In short
- Sleep is often disturbed by worry, medicines or hospital stays.
- Small, regular habits can make evenings calmer.
- Never change medicines yourself to help with sleep.
What is it?
Many people living with a brain tumour find their sleep changes. Some medicines, such as steroids, can make sleep harder. There’s no single answer, but calm routines can help your body know it’s time to rest.
Step by step
Keep a steady rhythm
Go to bed and get up at similar times when you can, even after a poor night.
Wind down slowly
Dim the lights and put screens away for a while before bed. Gentle music or a warm drink may help.
Park your worries
Write tomorrow’s worries on paper, so your mind can let them go until morning.
Make the room comfortable
Cool, dark and quiet works for most people.
Remember rest counts
If sleep won’t come, lying quietly and resting is still good for you.
When to get help
If you can’t sleep for several nights in a row, tell your GP or specialist nurse. They can look at the cause and suggest what is safe for you.
Helpful links
Not medical advice. This guide shares general wellbeing ideas. It can’t replace advice from your doctor or care team. In an emergency call 999.