Insomnia

[Hugger]

I had my last drink Sunday around 2:00am. Monday I didn't sleep at all and this morning I slept for about 3 hours. I feel really good but am wondering if this is normal. Anything I can do about it? How long is likely to last? :sk

[Sugah]

First - congrats on a couple of days sober. You're on your way!

Perfectly normal - and as far as how long it will last, who knows? How long has your body been out of whack due to drinking?

Three years clean/sober, I still have a sleepless night now and then. Not having any adult years to compare it to, I never knew if my insomnia was a product of my drinking & using, or if it was just the way I'm built. If you were a good sleeper before your problem drinking, chances are, in a couple of months, you'll return to that. The one heartening thing I can offer you is this: I know no one who ever died from lack of sleep.

I used soft music to help me in the beginning - maybe you can find something like that to help you?

Peace & Love,
Sugah

[eire rose]

Hello,

I couldn't sleep for the first few days, then I slept alot, it mostly evened out after a week or two, your body is detoxing so it just takes some time to get a regular pattern. Stick with it though, it will get better. I do get a few nights that I don't sleep but its mostly my mind in overdrive and it thankfully passes.

Congrats on your 3 days!! Rose

[Chance]

Hot baths and some hot tea helps me a little bit I have almost 9 months and I still only get about 5 hours or so of sleep and I am usually up 2 times during that period.

Love Vic

[CarolD]

Sleep Link...

http://www.well.com/user/mick/insomnia/

On the Alcoholism forum we have a sticky full of info.

I suggest you read '''Quitting what to expect"

Blessings...

[Hugger]

Thanks to all. The info is very helpful.