How long until I start getting rest again? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

abnheel · 09-03-2010, 11:14 AM

I've posted it a few times, but coming up on 4 weeks. Still waking up like I haven't slept well. I know that is one of the effects of going sober, but does the rest/quality sleep come back after 1 month? 2? Is there a rule of thumb?

xuse · 09-03-2010, 11:24 AM

i still have trouble falling asleep but as far as rest i feel rested after i sleep tommorow will be a month for me have you talked to a dr they could help sleep and quality of sleep are important

LexieCat · 09-03-2010, 11:40 AM

I don't know that there is a "rule of thumb" about it. I think my sleep started improving within a month or so.

If you continue to have problems, a visit to your doctor might be in order. Just be sure he understands you are in recovery and that you don't want any medications that will interfere with it.

Kerbcrawler · 09-03-2010, 11:46 AM

for me was about 2 weeks sober,adjusting to not drinking, early rises,a good days work,
minimal or no caffeine eveings..job done...sleepin like a baby..good luck on your new sober life.

BobGT · 09-03-2010, 01:31 PM

I was lucky in that normal sleep came back to me fairly quickly. But everyone is different, so I don't think there is a "normal" amount of time. I agree with the see your doctor recommendation. And like Lexie said, make sure that he/she knows that you are in recovery.

And congrats on the almost 4 weeks!

**Dee74** · 09-03-2010, 02:43 PM

There is no rule that I know of...but if I was still having sleeping hassles after a month you might be best consulting a doctor, abnheel.

D

abnheel · 09-03-2010, 02:57 PM

thanks for the help. i actually did a sleep study last week that I set up before going sober. so, maybe it'll come up with something

I have never been a morning person to begin with

ItWillBeWorthIt · 09-04-2010, 06:03 AM

My sleep pattern is very inconsistent. The doctor did tell me that it will take awhile for a solid pattern to return... but I do think it is different for everyone.
He did prescribe sleeping pills, but I only take a half of one, if I haven't slept well for three or four days in a row.

I am a VERY early riser, but do go to bed prior to 10:00 p.m. and usually up by 4:30 a.m.

Within time, it should get better, but if it doesn't, I would make a doctor's appointment.

Congrats on your sober time.

09-03-2010, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
abnheel Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 59	How long until I start getting rest again? I've posted it a few times, but coming up on 4 weeks. Still waking up like I haven't slept well. I know that is one of the effects of going sober, but does the rest/quality sleep come back after 1 month? 2? Is there a rule of thumb?

09-03-2010, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
LexieCat A work in progress Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,528	I don't know that there is a "rule of thumb" about it. I think my sleep started improving within a month or so. If you continue to have problems, a visit to your doctor might be in order. Just be sure he understands you are in recovery and that you don't want any medications that will interfere with it. __________________ Lexie *~ one breath at a time*

09-03-2010, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
BobGT Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Up, Up and Away Posts: 383	I was lucky in that normal sleep came back to me fairly quickly. But everyone is different, so I don't think there is a "normal" amount of time. I agree with the see your doctor recommendation. And like Lexie said, make sure that he/she knows that you are in recovery. And congrats on the almost 4 weeks! __________________ Don't hurt anyone, help when you can, and try to have some fun.

09-03-2010, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 41,897	There is no rule that I know of...but if I was still having sleeping hassles after a month you might be best consulting a doctor, abnheel. D __________________ “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”Lao Tzu

09-04-2010, 06:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
ItWillBeWorthIt Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,273	My sleep pattern is very inconsistent. The doctor did tell me that it will take awhile for a solid pattern to return... but I do think it is different for everyone. He did prescribe sleeping pills, but I only take a half of one, if I haven't slept well for three or four days in a row. I am a VERY early riser, but do go to bed prior to 10:00 p.m. and usually up by 4:30 a.m. Within time, it should get better, but if it doesn't, I would make a doctor's appointment. Congrats on your sober time. __________________ The future is mine! May “My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there” Charles R. Kettering “I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.” William Allen White

09-03-2010, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
xuse xuse Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SMALLTOWN USA GEORGIA Posts: 243	i still have trouble falling asleep but as far as rest i feel rested after i sleep tommorow will be a month for me have you talked to a dr they could help sleep and quality of sleep are important

09-03-2010, 11:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kerbcrawler Guest Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: uk Posts: 464	for me was about 2 weeks sober,adjusting to not drinking, early rises,a good days work, minimal or no caffeine eveings..job done...sleepin like a baby..good luck on your new sober life.

09-03-2010, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
abnheel Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 59	thanks for the help. i actually did a sleep study last week that I set up before going sober. so, maybe it'll come up with something I have never been a morning person to begin with

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