Insomnia! help!
Beat Opiates on my OWN!
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Insomnia! help!
Hey everyone! I am 36 days clean of Oxy and as many of you know I detoxed using a little suboxone. It worked well as I had some withdrawals but not many. I have been clean of subs as well now for like 12 days and now I can't sleep! Its insane and last night was the worst! I was out of town for work and at the hotel and I literally was up til 7am and had to be to work at 830. The previous few nights were bad as well but not that bad.
How long will this last!? Other than this I feel great, but this will bee tough to deal with.
Thanks
How long will this last!? Other than this I feel great, but this will bee tough to deal with.
Thanks
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I have insomnia, too. I started taking benadryl to help me sleep, but it stopped working, and I refuse to up the dose anymore. Melatonin helps if you're just having a little trouble, but for me, when my mind keeps me wide awake, nothing helps, not even the strong prescription meds I have tried. I am looking for answers as well!
Have you browsed the Insomnia/Nightmares forum? There are some tips there that have helped a lot of people.
Have you browsed the Insomnia/Nightmares forum? There are some tips there that have helped a lot of people.
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Search the forums...many have had trouble with benadryl here, so I wouldn't go that route.
I think many of us had to deal with insomnia - if you're concerned about this the best step is...yep...see your Dr
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I think many of us had to deal with insomnia - if you're concerned about this the best step is...yep...see your Dr
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had the same problems a few nights ago, im a week into being clean off a 25 per day perk 10 habit that lasted 2 yrs... what has helped tremdously for me since then is uhmmmmmmm uhmmmm its not illegal, uhmmmmmmm.....sex, or if no gf/wifey, go to the bathroom and let loose. this might sound disgusting and in no way am trying to make this a sex forum at all. im just stating what made me sleep like a baby!!!
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Lol RB, that's too funny, but I think you're right. Last night was better as I got some sleep. Still tossing anf turning til about 4 am though. We will see what tonight brings.
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Originally Posted by rb3b3 
if no gf/wifey, go to the bathroom and let loose. im just stating what made me sleep like a baby!!!
Beat Opiates on my OWN!
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Originally Posted by windysan
insomnia is the last sympton. it won't kill you. exercise helps A LOT
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It is different with everybody. Do some serious cardio workouts and you'll sleep. Don't do them at night but do them about 4-5 hours before bed. Those sound machines and a fan help too. Your body is resting even if you are lying awake in bed. Try to sleep but if it doesn't come don't sweat it. Work out harder the next time. 
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I seem to have been haunted with insomnia for gears (even pre-addiction, pre-cold turkey!) I have always had very good luck with Valerian Root. It stinks and tastes horrible. But boil some up in water, add some pungent mint (any mint is best at covering other tastes) some honey, and drink a couple of hot cups. Then a nice hot shower, and you are good for sleep. This was usually along with some good excersize that day,(like you are doing, jc).
It always worked for me, now I keep a jar of the stuff at home always.
Wishing you a good nights rest.......
It always worked for me, now I keep a jar of the stuff at home always.
Wishing you a good nights rest.......
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Any potential treatments, even herbal ones, need to be discussed with a medical professional - especially if you're already on medication
You can also OD on valerian root.
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Those taking prescription medications should not use it. Those who are taking anxiety medications or other prescriptions, including barbiturates and benzodiazepines should not take valerian root. This includes medications like Xanax, Valium and Ativan. The valerian root will interact with these medications
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Originally Posted by seaswept
I seem to have been haunted with insomnia for gears (even pre-addiction, pre-cold turkey!) I have always had very good luck with Valerian Root. It stinks and tastes horrible. But boil some up in water, add some pungent mint (any mint is best at covering other tastes) some honey, and drink a couple of hot cups. Then a nice hot shower, and you are good for sleep. This was usually along with some good excersize that day,(like you are doing, jc).
It always worked for me, now I keep a jar of the stuff at home always.
Wishing you a good nights rest.......
It always worked for me, now I keep a jar of the stuff at home always.
Wishing you a good nights rest.......
I take 5HTP. It doesn't make me drowsy, but helps me stay asleep once I do fall asleep.
What keeps me from falling asleep at times is my brain/anxiety, etc. Journaling your fears, woes, and doing a big, fat mind-dump onto the page helps me considerably.
Good luck and good stuff on your sobriety!
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