Difficulty sleeping is common problem in early recovery. Some non-drugs methods for a good night's sleep:
1. Cut down on caffeine and nicotine. No caffeine after 4 pm is my rule. Caffeine peaks 2-4 hours after you consume it and tapers off after about 6 hours.
2. Go to sleep at the same time every night if you can.
3. Don't take naps.
4. Get excercise during the day but not too close to bedtime.
5. Take a nice, relaxing, hot bath at night.
6. Eat meals high in carbohydrates and not too high in protein at night. Protein stimulates your body. Carbs send your blood sugar up, then it goes down and you get sleepy.
7. Have some warm milk or herb tea before bed.
8. Do some deep breathing and meditation.
9. Have sex: for stress relief!