Can’t Sleep

Hi, I was diagnosed Thursday after a routine mammogram screening call back.
So hard to understand and everything has moved so fast. Booked in for surgery on Wednesday next week. Had to make the decision yesterday about mastectomy or breast conservation. Still have to tell the children and other family members. Booked in my work sick leave and trying to get housework done before I go in. Trying to remain positive for everyone but now I’m lying here awake at 2.30am and I’m scared. I know you have all been at this starting point. I’m guessing the overwhelming thoughts in the middle of the night are common. Any advice on how to get through these early days and waking nights would be appreciated. Thank you.
So hard to understand and everything has moved so fast. Booked in for surgery on Wednesday next week. Had to make the decision yesterday about mastectomy or breast conservation. Still have to tell the children and other family members. Booked in my work sick leave and trying to get housework done before I go in. Trying to remain positive for everyone but now I’m lying here awake at 2.30am and I’m scared. I know you have all been at this starting point. I’m guessing the overwhelming thoughts in the middle of the night are common. Any advice on how to get through these early days and waking nights would be appreciated. Thank you.
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There's a spot on this forum called "Night Howls" for this very reason. While it's best not to turn to the computer when you're trying to get back to sleep, when you've finally given up trying, you can chat on Night Howls.
It sounds like you are another of the super organised (there are quite a few of us) Getting some plans in place is great, but be prepared for things to go a bit pear shaped. It happens. That manic planning, worrying, juggling and second guessing phase is common. Its hard to sleep when your brain is doing a gazillion miles an hour, day and night.
I think once you get your head around an extremely frustrating lack of control on one hand and a fairly regimented treatment plan on the other, life gets a bit easier. Or maybe we just become so exhausted by the whole performance we just accept it.
Good luck with telling your family and your surgery. There's a post called 'night howls' which acts like a chat forum for those who are sleepless in the dark hours. Mxx
Thank you for your thoughts. I hadn’t thought about the hospital noise so earphones is s good idea. Making a list now. Also have to get some decent pj’s!! Will seek sleeping medicine after my surgery as it is too close now. Music is something I love so a good place to start.
Thanks again and best wishes to you too.
I have a very nice blue and white nightshirt from a posh shop my mother went to; would you like it? It's a roomy 14 - 18, really nice.