Old 02-19-2013, 03:47 PM
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Patsy22
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I am not a recovering A but a recently bereaved partner of one. I find I have the same problem so I think it is the body's reaction to a change of circumstances. Although I used to drink more because the AH was around and I am drinking hardly anything now I think that has an effect too as the drink would make me sleep. I have nightmares and find myself awake until the small hours. The worst thing you can do I think is like me - I am in England so it is nearly midnight now - stay up late as then you kind of get a second wind and won't sleep till late. I have recently started eating early, having hot baths before bedtime and no caffeine after lunchtime. But still no good, tonight I had two baths and I know I will be awake until dawn then groggy even though I know I have appointments by 9am. I think it is a case of the body getting used to a new schedule and others around you will sympathise because they know you are getting well again. Good luck. Hope this helps.
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