Welcome. Insomnia was intense for me at first, too. Real intense as I was also taking over the counter sleep aids along with drinking. I had not had a substance-free night of sleep in about 8 years until about 9 weeks ago. I was in the Twilight Zone for the first 2 weeks. Me and 3 AM became very familiar with one another. But it was better than being hungover, and I kept on telling myself what someone told me here: "Lack of sleep won't kill you, but alcohol will kill you." But I think it was good because I never, ever want to go through that crucible again. I survived the insomnia, and you can too.