When I first tried to stop drinking(think I've actually 'tried' about 4 times since coming here) , I was just like you with the images while trying to sleep. I also dreamed,as they said above and wasn't really asleep,that's a strange feeling. Just give it time and things will calm down. I haven't had a sip in months but, was having the dreaming but,not asleep thing the past few nights/mornings. I know it's stress related and my mind is trying to cope with change about a decision I made to make life better for me(concerning my 'kid') but, I'm just thankful that it's no longer the booze brain. It'll get better.