bstt03

Anybody have trouble sleeping when they quit drinking. I mean, in the last year I have had some issues with insomnia, but this is crazy now! Will this pass. I am so tired! Cannot sleep. I do have sleeping pills I take here and there but don't want to have to rely on them. Is is related to quitting drinking?

CarolD

I'm sorry you are having this problem...

Here is a link that might help

Insomnia? 41 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep - Insomnia treatment, cures

I have always disliked sleeping ...so I can't
share my personal experiences.

MagicMan08

I was lucky and got prescribed a non-habit forming prescription med when in treatment....I don't take it daily but it sure helps

bodecia

Sorry can't help, but I can sympathise, I am going through it too!
I wouldn't suggest sleeping pills personally, as I have used them in the past and they made me feel worse, but there may be new kinds around now that are better.
Those tips on Carols link look interesting, I might try some of those.

Tazman53

I had no problems with insomnia when I got sober, from what I have heard others share I am obviously the exception and not the rule! Read what Carol suggested, see your doctor, and from what I have heard from others this does pass with time.

bstt03

Thanks all for your input. Carol I am going to look at the link and hopefully will be catching some zzzzzz's in no time!

Astro

Yep, I couldn't sleep at all my first week sober and it was a long time before I had normal sleeping patterns.

Please see a doctor and think about how your lifestyle could change to promote a healthy sleep pattern. I have to be careful about eating or exercise right before going to bed, and I had to cut my caffeine intake in the afternoon down to nothing.

TTOSBT

Yup, I had the same problem. BUT a lot had to do with my caffeine intake so watch that!
Watch your sugar and caffeine intake in the evening.
Also warm baths, milk, etc. help.

fulminouscherub

I periodically have problems with mild depression and with sleep, both falling and staying there. I find that when I can get into a routine of moderate exercise these problems disappear. I especially like getting up a little early and getting it done first thing. That way I guarantee a productive day no matter what. Plus you get to enjoy that cocktail of endorphins and lactic acid all day.

It doesn't really matter what you do, just make it last a half hour. I do some crunches and push-ups and go jogging. Cheap, easy, and effective.

beingjenagain

Yes I had alot of problems sleeping. I think my body was just so screwed up it didn't know what to do. I hadn't had a descent night sleep in my last year of drinking and I think it just took awhile to adjust. After about a month i started sleeping well and waking up very rested.
Take a look at the last few hours beforeyou go to bed. Maybe you can change some habits to encourage a better nights sleep.

Lenina

I have some meditation tapes on my iPod and they help me relax so I get a little rest. I have chronic insomnia due to a sleep disorder. My doctors tell me the best thing is to get on a regular sleep schedule and stay with it. I have been considering changing jobs as my hours are so irregular it's impossible to stay on any kind of schedule!

Hope this helps.

Love,

Lenina

coffeenut

Exercise will help you to sleep a deep, sound sleep.