Awake and up all night

  • 21497 replies
  • 467 subscribers
  • 1108457 views

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.

  • We've had trouble with blunt distant cancer nurse, got a bit better one now. They need some role play to understand how to express concern lol

  • Yes lol he was good for his age chatting up the optician. 

    I have a knack for meeting eccentric gentlemen lol

    Lol yes, its not an airing cupboard its a bit of a mystery . They sheltered during the Blitz in the pantry apparently so the extra loo is upstairs they couldn't have sheltered there lol but its an ok size.

    We're all part Welsh so not over 6 ft a taller person couldn't get in it really lol

    In a party you could get 3 people in there no taller than 5ft 8 lol if you were playing that game how many can you get in a phone box Rofl 

  • Hey we've got it all going on in this group, we're getting into the unexplained now lol. But did love the Miss Marple episode l saw recently where a young couple buy a house and it is very familiar to her and turns out she had a secret connection such a clever plot, do watch it gripping stuff x

  • I don't know quite what to say but l spoke to a friend about how l felt and he was very profound and I'm still thinking about what he said. He said the sands of time will help us come to terms with our lives. I'm still thinking about what he said, its very dramatic, reminds me of a line from a movie lol.

    I think we will cope, but it all hurts.

    Sending love and healing to you.

    Its the tapestry of our life my gran said, there could be holes in it which you learn to sew, l like that too. 

    Hope you have a quiet nite x

  • So do I uki. I agree with you. All I could think when I saw her was show a bit of compassion. My hospital is salford Royal.

  • I started crying at my last appointment and the consultant showed no compassion.

  • That's not right.

  • I agree dingg. Glad you have got a nicer one now. It makes a big difference if you get someone that is kind.

  • Ukiboy you are great.

    I get what he says l don't feel like I'm really coping but I guess we are. I said to my late father that l try and help a family member who needed help. He said no you don't try, you are actually helping. 

    He also said that whiskey stops you catching covid lol but he wasn't a doctor so I'd not take that as a medical factRoflJoy

  • Wow thats not right.

    Bless you, l wish l had been there. Sorry you cried and they showed no care.

    When you cried you were valued, maybe not in that room but now. I care that you cried, you'll be ok,  you are loved and valued by family and friends x

    Kind folk on here care about you.

    Sending care. I don't formally know you but l value you as a special person in your own right who on here we get to share part of our journey with.

    Sending a virtual hankie, fight on girl you're not alone xxxx