Hello @pammy
Thank you for posting your question on our forum.
I’m sorry to learn about you experience with insomnia, I imagine its quite frustrating.
Personally speaking, after my diagnosis of Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) in April this year, I decided to re engage with my local gym, and asked my GP for a gym referral. I felt that the health benefits this offers was a good idea but I’ve also found that it does promote a healthier sleep pattern for me as I attend the gym three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings) and this, whilst taxing, is rewarding from a health and wellbeing perspective, as well as a social perspective as I often enjoy a coffee and a chat after each session with some of the other gym members and / or staff. Sometimes I use my Alexa device to play soothing music for 20 or 30 minutes that helps me drift off.
Let me be clear, I’m not suggesting that this is the solution to your situation, far from it, but if I may be so bold its something to consider if you feel it may be of help. That said, always refer to your medical experts in the first instance.
Of course there a numerous other ways to promote better sleep, for example mindfulness and using devices to play relaxing music etc, but again do speak with your GP / medical specialist re this as everyone is different.
There is a forum thread Books to read during treatment or when having problems sleeping - General chat - Blood Cancer UK Online Community Forum - that, if you are a reader, you may want to visit.
Take good care of yourself
Mike.