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.

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  • OH sick in the night, so feeling very tired. Very rainy here. Soc, I think I need a Muller corner.Joy

  • Katherine Ryan has a one looking at celebrities biological age.

  • We went to York the night they got promotion. All types of life and activities were on the streets that night. Bare flesh and booze aplenty.

  • Too much for a delicate soul of my ageHushed

  • Afternoon James 

    Thank you so much to yourself and Gill for being there.

    I managed to settle down at 5am and managed a little over 3hours of sleep! I'm up and about now and getting on with some light chores.

    It's definitely tough trying to keep that negative mindset at bay at times.

    It feels a lonely place when you can't settle down and sleep through it. 

    I hope you have a great day and get some rest Pray

  • Hi Rie. That's what's great about this group. We all say we understand because we've been there. Glad you got some sleep. Somebody is always awake in the early hours to keep you company m Hope you hve a good day. Loads of love. You're not on your own.️

  • I"m sure Gill's a vampire. She's up ever night.  I'm sure she wanders over to Lancashire for a bite. Never in Yorkshire though.Joy

  • Afternoon Uki Bat 

    I've just risen from my crypt to find you've sussed me out. I haven't really - we've not long been back from shopping but that's by the by.

    Anyway, I've bitten my way through a large swathe of West Yorkshire but will be visiting your NECK of the woods shortly. Don't bother putting the garlic out as I love the stuff!

    How's your OH feeling after a dodgy night hon? Much better I hope, so she'll be able to meet up with her friend at the gathering in Elland. Give her a big cuddle and sending you both love xxx

    Just eaten some sarnies so off to brush my fangs xx

  • Fangs for the support. Oh blow. Come over for a cuppa. I'll put the black out curtains up.