Awake and up all night

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Are you having trouble sleeping?

Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7. 

“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

This discussion thread is for members who:

  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
  • Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

Be a part of the supportive Community in this discussion thread.

  • Aw thank you, Kez. We all have those days every so often, but back to normal now Sweat smile

    Hope you're keeping well and looking forward to the weekend sweetheart xxx

  • I don't think you are being selfish. You are a kind and caring man.xx

  • Thank you kez. Very kind of you to let me know. Hope it all goes well for you.xx

  • Ditto, lass Thumbsup

    He's both those and more. Many others here, including yourself, and we're all very lucky to have this group. It's like having a virtual family. I'm even more blessed as I've got another little group of dear friends who are always there, too. Never met any of them IRL but never say never. Hugs and love xxx

  • I am keeping well, thanks. 
    Having one of those days today, and I am close to the stage where I am going to flip. It’s horrible. 
    So glad you are better today. xx

  • Hi all

    I've just skim read a lot of pages and just want to send hugs to those that need one.  Rants, tears, tea drinking, scans and of course lack of sleep, I see we've had it all today. Also welcome the newbies, I hope this thread can help you in some small way.

    We're having a good time at the race meet and Pete is really enjoying flying round the track at great speeds in his Mazda MX5, although he spun it today and Lorraine nearly had a heart attack as she watched. 

    H 

  • If it releases some of the pressure, you flip, Kez. There's a reason for letting go and you'll feel better for doing it.

    Just make sure you get a cuddle off your hubby after. That's if he's still speaking to you!

    Big hugs and love hon xxx

  • Evening Helen Grin 

    That's smashing that you're having a great time lass, and that Pete didn't come to any grief.

    I'm such a clown - I thought it was horse racing you were off to watch till I asked OH about it. Cringe xxx

  • I'm such a clown - I thought it was horse racing you were off to watch till I asked OH about it

    LOL

    H

  • How are you feeling now kez. Hope things get better for you. Sending hugs.xx