Hi Pink-lady, I know how awful it is not being able to sleep, I had stress & anxiety issues which i didn't know at first and the lack of sleep was adding to my anxiety which was making my sleep even worse, a vicious circle. I was lucky my LCN recognized this and advised me what to do and put me on a 6 week managing stress course and a relaxation course and advised lots of exercise. It took a few weeks but i went from averaging 2 hour a night to nearly 5 hours in about four months then by practicing what i had learned, now sleep between 6 and 7 hours. i did both my courses at Maggie's, www.maggie's.org which were free of charge and a really nice place to go. I hope this helps.
Hi Pink-lady, I know how awful it is not being able to sleep, I had stress & anxiety issues which i didn't know at first and the lack of sleep was adding to my anxiety which was making my sleep even worse, a vicious circle. I was lucky my LCN recognized this and advised me what to do and put me on a 6 week managing stress course and a relaxation course and advised lots of exercise. It took a few weeks but i went from averaging 2 hour a night to nearly 5 hours in about four months then by practicing what i had learned, now sleep between 6 and 7 hours. i did both my courses at Maggie's, www.maggie's.org which were free of charge and a really nice place to go. I hope this helps.
I have incurable bone marrow which was diagnosed 3.5 years ago. Overnight my life pretty much changed, I had to end a long and successful career, my driving licence was taken away from me removing virtually all of my independence and I’m constantly battling with Bain which must be as tough for everyone around me, as me. I’m single (divorced decades ago and brought my children up on my own. They are a constant source and comfort and love. I struggle with not wanting to over burden them and constant lack of sleep. I’ve never turned to maggies but am interested in what you think they might be able to help me with? thankyou
I am so sorry to hear of your cancer journey. I had had 2 bouts of breast cancer, but that was 14 years ago. I found Maggies a great source of help in learning to live life with cancer. It is there to cope with all stages of the disease and the problems that accompany it. I also attended The Haven, which was similar, although there are not so many of them dotted around the country. For those who do not have these charities nearby there are various local charities, which offer some of the same services. These have different names and the best way to find them is to ask your cancer nurse, consultant, GP, local library or Citizens' Advice Bureau.
Maggies are a great source of support, help and information for anyone with cancer or their families. In their own words "We help people take back control when
cancer turns life upside down, with professional support for anything from treatment side effects to money worries.
All our support is free and you don't need an appointment or referral – just come in. The centres offer cancer support in a serene environment bringing people together in a calm and uplifting space.
Our Cancer Support Specialists are experienced oncology nurses, radiographers and other healthcare professionals.
Our centres also have psychologists and benefits advisors who are available for anyone with cancer and those close to them. We also work with experts who provide exercise groups, yoga, nutrition advice and much more.
Our workshops, courses, one-to-one and group support help people to change the way they live with cancer.
We focus on the things that really make a difference, like money worries, help with stress and depression, managing side-effects and relationship and family support. Our support has been shown to improve physical and emotional wellbeing and to help people take control when cancer turns life upside down.
Understanding every person’s individual circumstances is central to what we do and means we can guide them to the support that will help them the most.
Our cancer support is evaluated regularly, and is informed by external research findings, our own research and advice from our external reviews.
A friendly space
We work with some of the best architects in the world to design our centres because we know that light, colour and a connection to nature can help people to feel better.
Every Maggie’s is thoughtfully designed to be calming and welcoming; a place to escape from the clinical environment of the hospital. There are no reception desks and no clocks; instead, we have comfy sofas and plenty of time.
Our centres have large open spaces for group activities and a kitchen table to chat to other people. We also make sure there are plenty of peaceful corners for quiet moments and a chance to gather your thoughts."
The co-founder of Maggies was Maggie Keswick." Her idea was that with the right support, nobody would lose the joy living in the fear of dying when diagnosed with cancer." They also give support on-line for those who cannot get to their centres.
Have a look at this website and you will get a better idea of all that they do. Maggies - Search (bing.com)
Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.
