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.

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Dingg

It's funny Dngg. They always say I think that acceptance is the way to calm. Very hippie I know. I don't think that means it isn't really hard or that you don't struggle. I think you'd have to be a robot not to feel all those things.Maybe what your friend meant was that time helps you to accept.. Sometimes I definitely think, why do I have to feel so bad, and there's no answer. I say to my son, I wish I was stronger and he always says, you are strong dad. I don't think think the struggle is going to disappear, I think we just hope for easier times and help each other. I know you are strong and I know that it's hard for you. But you are a special person who deserves fab, fab things in their life.

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Sbird

Good for you lass! xxx

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

Yes

Absolutely right. Also, I preferred the armchair.

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Millibob

Thanks Millibob. You know me so well.

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Morning Uki ️

I liked the armchair but don't mind the screen either. Are you going to put Pippin's picture up? I hope so, and as our resident cat he might get angry if you don't - he is a celebrity now.

I might try too, but I'm pretty rubbish at stuff like that xxx

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Soc

Thanks Soc. Means alot. Loads of love.

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

He's already there!

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

Just done it.

Lin0506 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

He’s such a gorgeous boy

Daisy53 6 months ago in reply to Eaglesdcfb0b

Hi Eaglesdcfb0b

Welcome to the Community. I'm sorry to hear that you are finding it hard to sleep. Finding it hard to sleep is so frustrating at times. Hope you get some proper sleep soon.

Best wishes

Daisy53