CANCER INSOMNIA

My papa has terminal stomach and lung cancer and is finding it hard to sleep. He doesn’t sleep for more than an hour and is up and down constantly. He won’t lie in bed. In turn waking everyone else up, meaning no one is sleeping. He’s been prescribed sleeping tablets but they don’t seem to be working. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to help ? He is absolutely shattered but just cannot sleep. 

  • Hi,

    Talk to his Doctor and find out why he isn't sleeping. If it is due to anxiety the Dr can prescribe for that, the same goes for pain. I was in a similar position and the usual sleeping pills aren't much use if it is anxiety that's keeping you awake.

     

    Good luck
    Dave