Quitting cycles
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Quitting cycles
Hi everyone ,
It's been a while since I Logged onto here. I am getting better with my drinking and I am going a couple weeks and falling off usually on a weekend night . I decided today I will not do that anymore. I find myself taking Advil PM to fall asleep at night and it's hard for me to fall asleep. Does anyone have any recommendations on helping with sleep? I do excerise
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It's been a while since I Logged onto here. I am getting better with my drinking and I am going a couple weeks and falling off usually on a weekend night . I decided today I will not do that anymore. I find myself taking Advil PM to fall asleep at night and it's hard for me to fall asleep. Does anyone have any recommendations on helping with sleep? I do excerise
Hope you are all well
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Welcome back Flyersfan, glad to hear that you have decided to quit for good. I think you'll be happy you made that choice in the long run.
I had a lot of problems sleeping early on in my sobriety too, part of it was anxiety related for me. Treating my anxiety was the number one thing that I needed to do, but beyond that there are a lot of general things you can do to help sleep that don't involve taking pills -and watch those as they can become addictive too. You may want to speak with a doctor about that actually.
Exercise certainly can help. Staying away from stimulation like TV, electronics ( tablets, phones ) for at least an hour before bedtime can help too. Not eating right before bed is a big one to keep an eye on too. Then there's meditation or guided relaxation.
I had a lot of problems sleeping early on in my sobriety too, part of it was anxiety related for me. Treating my anxiety was the number one thing that I needed to do, but beyond that there are a lot of general things you can do to help sleep that don't involve taking pills -and watch those as they can become addictive too. You may want to speak with a doctor about that actually.
Exercise certainly can help. Staying away from stimulation like TV, electronics ( tablets, phones ) for at least an hour before bedtime can help too. Not eating right before bed is a big one to keep an eye on too. Then there's meditation or guided relaxation.
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I usually listen to relaxation videos on youtube which help a lot. Also trying to get to bed at the same time and waking up around the same time to get your clock back on track is also helpful.
If that doesn't work there are otc sleep meds like benadryl, though if you have chronic insomnia going on for months, then it may be time to talk with your doc.
If that doesn't work there are otc sleep meds like benadryl, though if you have chronic insomnia going on for months, then it may be time to talk with your doc.
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Thank you very much! I ran at the gym for 43 minutes. It def helps
Originally Posted by ScottFromWI 
Welcome back Flyersfan, glad to hear that you have decided to quit for good. I think you'll be happy you made that choice in the long run.
I had a lot of problems sleeping early on in my sobriety too, part of it was anxiety related for me. Treating my anxiety was the number one thing that I needed to do, but beyond that there are a lot of general things you can do to help sleep that don't involve taking pills -and watch those as they can become addictive too. You may want to speak with a doctor about that actually.
Exercise certainly can help. Staying away from stimulation like TV, electronics ( tablets, phones ) for at least an hour before bedtime can help too. Not eating right before bed is a big one to keep an eye on too. Then there's meditation or guided relaxation.
I had a lot of problems sleeping early on in my sobriety too, part of it was anxiety related for me. Treating my anxiety was the number one thing that I needed to do, but beyond that there are a lot of general things you can do to help sleep that don't involve taking pills -and watch those as they can become addictive too. You may want to speak with a doctor about that actually.
Exercise certainly can help. Staying away from stimulation like TV, electronics ( tablets, phones ) for at least an hour before bedtime can help too. Not eating right before bed is a big one to keep an eye on too. Then there's meditation or guided relaxation.
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I have done that before too. Thanks buddy!
Originally Posted by steve-in-kville
When I worked nights, my doctor gave me a script for Ambein CR. Good stuff, but only for a short time. And then I mixed it with liquor and it was downhill from there!
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I mainly use my phone when I'm in the bathroom , I laughed out loud when I read this
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Watch the History Channel. I have had some of my bests sleeps while Hitler was invading Poland.
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I suffer from Panic attacks and general anxiety and I would drink many times to cure the panic attack
Originally Posted by ScottFromWI
Welcome back Flyersfan, glad to hear that you have decided to quit for good. I think you'll be happy you made that choice in the long run.
I had a lot of problems sleeping early on in my sobriety too, part of it was anxiety related for me. Treating my anxiety was the number one thing that I needed to do, but beyond that there are a lot of general things you can do to help sleep that don't involve taking pills -and watch those as they can become addictive too. You may want to speak with a doctor about that actually.
Exercise certainly can help. Staying away from stimulation like TV, electronics ( tablets, phones ) for at least an hour before bedtime can help too. Not eating right before bed is a big one to keep an eye on too. Then there's meditation or guided relaxation.
I had a lot of problems sleeping early on in my sobriety too, part of it was anxiety related for me. Treating my anxiety was the number one thing that I needed to do, but beyond that there are a lot of general things you can do to help sleep that don't involve taking pills -and watch those as they can become addictive too. You may want to speak with a doctor about that actually.
Exercise certainly can help. Staying away from stimulation like TV, electronics ( tablets, phones ) for at least an hour before bedtime can help too. Not eating right before bed is a big one to keep an eye on too. Then there's meditation or guided relaxation.
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I have a sleep 'process' that I try to stick to. I go to bed at the same time (mostly) and get up at the same time. I try to read in bed for at least 30 minutes, usually longer. I use a white noise fan. I try to avoid talking to my daughter past 9 unless she's all riled up and needs me. I have to clear my mind and conversation is a killer.....especially teenage angst conversation. Dark, cool room.
I know for me that continuous, uninterrupted sobriety is the number 1 factor in maintaining healthy sleep cycles. Start there.
I know for me that continuous, uninterrupted sobriety is the number 1 factor in maintaining healthy sleep cycles. Start there.
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