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.

  • Hello dingg glad to hear the tube was a success. He will be home soon. That is shocking from a cancer nurse. Sending hugs to you.xxx

  • In his happy place.

  • He looks nice and comfy there uki.

  • Hiya Sarah thank you very much. It's keyhole surgery. The consultant said the op should take her about 2 hours. Never had a general anaesthetic before quite nervous about it xx

  • Thank you very much Blush

  • Thankyou very much. Bit nervous about it especially the general anaesthetic first time having it. 

  • I found that the anaesthetists really put me at ease. I felt a little sick when I woke up, I told a nurse straight away but I wasn't sick. 

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  • Evening everybody!

    I'm here!! What a day - thankfully not as bad as I anticipated but in the last hour I'm getting a handful of mild symptoms.

    Chemo cap was a breeze - I only felt cold for first 10mins then had to ask later on if it was cold enough as I thought it should be bothering me more Joy

    Managed to cook myself same dinner as last night and got through it all. Lots of water and walked Ned with my son as the sun was going down.

    I've just made it into bed and am going to try and watch some tv. 

    Had a little nausea but anti sickness tablet seems to be doing its job at the moment. The most annoying thing is the tingling in soles of feet and in my arms. I just popped some ice packs in the freezer. Oh and my voice has gone hoarse!

    I'm working my way through all of today's messages and am blown away by how many people have asked about me. Thank you so much for your care and concern - it is greatly appreciated xx

  • Well done rie. So pleased it went well for you. My son had it last year and I remember him having to drink plenty of water. All my best wishes.xxx