If you are awake I am too

there is a running awake thread, buthope you got back to sleep. the one thing i prioritise is sleep, hope the dr can help

I think ive found the thread with the help of a moderator today thanks for guifing a newbie! Ive got sleeping tablets to try, and a few other things to relieve symptoms in general so going through another day trying to keep myself busy x

Hi - Sorry to hear you are struggling with your sleep.  As I’m having chemo sessions they’ve given me steroids which effect my sleep patterns - I find watching a boxset episode on my iPad for an hr helps me drift back to sleep - others read a chapter from a book or spray some lavender on your pillowcase (I find that calming too) x

you are awake very early, how are the aches? hope getting better, weekend was a tad bad, went to my bed at 4pm on friday

I haven’t got them yet - I am waiting for them to arrive - the pattern tends to be from tomorrow- I hope your aches calm down soon xx

Tried lavender body cream last night but will get a spray thanks. I've had a few light sleeping tablets to try from the GP today. Im trying to read but concentration due to no sleep has meant rereading same 3 pages over and over  I'll try a film on amazon on my phone possibly if awake tonight - thanks for the tip. Any good things you've watched Joules 52?

yes never suffer or power through your symptoms, and as joules says watching things or listeningto books can help calm. the mind, or rather distract. i downloaded a library app and put on books to listento when i go to bed 

welcome newbie sorry you are here hugs

At this time of the year you can’t beat a cheesy Christmas film  if you like action Jack Reacher is good (both in the film version and they have a series too) 

Thanks. An audio book is an idea I'll try. My earphones hurt when i lie on my side so need a pair i can sleep with really

Hi,.

I've not slept for more than 3 hours a night since I was told my diagnosis 4 weeks ago.

Can't nap in the day either (have the opportunity but can't switch off).

It's a nightmare, I've tried melatonin and now have a small amount of zopiclone from my GP. He was reluctant to prescribe it and very heavy handed on warnings about it.

Tried the sleepio app (CBT) with no joy.

I'm sorry I don't have any answers but huge sympathy.