Hi there. How are peoples sleep patterns after cancer? I fall asleep between 2am and 3am then get up about 11 to 11.30. If I'm having an energetic day I can get through without having an afternoon nap, otherwise I'm back in bed at about 3pm for a lie down. Its very frustrating because I feel I am losing the whole day.
My GP has had me try all sorts of therapies but no joy. I started a phased return to work just before lockdown and although I only worked for 4 hours twice a week I was falling asleep on the bus going into work then crying my eyes out on the way home because I was so tired.
Does anyone else have a messed up sleep pattern?
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Hi again Janeejanjan...... talking a lot to day.
Sleep is often a mystery, not only is our body messed up by treatment but our brains as we do being able to settle dow and sleep is a big challenge.
I have no magic trick to fix this. I found that when my body said sleep I let it, but as time went on au tried not to sleep during the day and this helped get the night back into a rhythm.
A good balanced heathy diet helps a lot. Watch what you drink after sat 6-7pm as this has a big effect.
I do hope you find that rhythm........ it took me a few years post treatment 
