Originally Posted by
InsaneHeart 
Horrible sleep, even with the melatonin I was tossing and turning all night. Woke up about 5 times. It was a sober sleep though.
Hi IH
I know its hard but the sleep issue is universal for the first couple of weeks. Most people resolve sooner than that but I think interupting it with drinking just sends you back to 'go' so to speak.
In another post you mentioned the meds you're taking. Please be careful with the benzos (lorazepam) and drinking. This is a drug that can be used for detox and they do so because it basically acts on the brain in the same way alcohol does. In other words, it will increase the effects of drinking if taken at the same time...which can be dangerous. It is also very habit forming. Really its alcohol in pill form. I'm surprised your doc would prescribe unless they don't know your history with alcohol. I have PTSD and GAD and couldn't get a prescription for that unless under medical supervision.
Hang in there.