Sleepless

Why is it always in the middle of the night when all the doubts crowd in? I go to bed tired by 11pm and wake up stressed and tired of this rollercoaster. Anyone have any tips for sleeping longer?

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  • Hi Jane-M,

    I am sorry to hear that you have joined the sleepless brigade. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 15 years and have discovered that sleeplessness seems to go along with many cancer treatments and diagnoses. Have you discussed this with your care team?

    There is no quick and easy answer to this problem. Sleeping tablets can become addictive. Alternatives include Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture and Mindfulness. I sincerely hope that one of these will work for you.

    Do please keep in touch and let us know how you get on and remember, that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Sleep stories help me get to sleep. Try Rain Day Antiques and Blue Gold. Both are available online for free. I get to sleep quickly when I listen to them. Now all I have to do is figure out how to stay asleep for more than five hours!

    I hope the sleep stories will work for you too. 

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