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Insomnia after illness

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SpinDriftCoastal Mon 24-Aug-26 20:20:59

This summer I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a mastectomy and am awaiting my treatment plan. My major problem is getting sleep. I can sleep for two hours from going to bed, but then wake up and cannot get back to sleep. This is hindering my recovery and left me trying to catch up with an hour here and there. I can wake anything up to five times a night as I have to sleep on a wedge pillow because of op. Any suggestions much appreciated? Thank you.

MarieElla Mon 24-Aug-26 20:28:00

A small dose of mirtazapine [7mg] might help reset your sleep.
Hope you're recovering well otherwise.

kittylester Mon 24-Aug-26 20:30:04

I'm sorry to hear you diagnosis and hope your treatment goes well.

My advice would be not to stress when you wake up. Can you play Sleep Sounds on an Alexa and read for a while?