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."
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Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to SarahH21

Sorry your pain is worse. Same with my OH when she doesn't take her afternoon painkillers.

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Hope your pain eases. ️

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Soc

Not recently.

Ukiboy 6 months ago in reply to Soc

Better thanks Soc. She slept a lot of the day.

Gill H 6 months ago in reply to Soc

Hi Sonia sweetie.

I've spent a good part of the evening catching up with my sister. She's texted me loads of old family photos, so we've been reminiscing about them.

I've nipped in to catch up with all the posts, and wasn't that a cracker from Sarah? And hearing about princess Nyx at the vets and then her rewards was lovely. I adore all animals, so their photos and hearing about their exploits are a real tonic.

Righto my lovely, it's almost time for OH's TLC routine but I'll be back later if any night owls are swooping around. I really hope you're more comfortable tonight hon, and here's a big hug for you xxx

Soc 6 months ago in reply to SarahH21

Thanks Sarah sorry to hear you are in pain too. Hope your painkillers kick in soon. My pain is okay during the day. It is at night it gets worse. I hope you do drop off you deserve some sleep. I take all mine at 10 pm including 2 painkillers they help me sleep. I am usually up during the night and take more painkillers. I should be rattling.!!

Soc 6 months ago in reply to Gill H

Thanks Gill. I love Sarah and nyx and you and ukiboy. Big hugs to you.xxx

Soc 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

That's good news uki. Sleep is the best remedy. Sending love and hugs to you both.

SarahH21 6 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

One day with no pain would be better than winning the lottery! I hate when I forget to take my pills-you’d think I’d remember after being so long on them. It should ease off shortly I hope. Your OH has my sympathy.

Sarah xx

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lh_uk_92 6 months ago

Had hysterectomy today. Nervous about general anaesthetic for the first time but it actually wasn't that bad. Had needle in spine first before the general. Consultant Sadie is coming round tomorrow to chat. Feeling a bit groggy.

Hope everyone is OK