delsolb20b

This will be my first post I have been sober since thursday morning last week. I have only gotten about 7 hours of sleep. Anybody have a good way to get a few hours of sleep?

megacrankcase

You can try melatonin. It is an over the counter sleep aid and it works. But it gave me intense nightmares. I hear that is not uncommon. Some people take it and are just fine.

Chamomile tea is a great help. If you go to meetings, avoid the coffee.

biminiblue

I second the crazy nightmares on Melatonin.

I also second the SleepyTime tea, and limit caffeine to one cup before noon.

Early recovery is tough for getting sleep. For the first few weeks, I would often wake in the middle of the night. I finally just started to get up and come on here to read for a while. If I had a cup of hot chocolate I was able to go back to sleep.

I also find that 30 minutes of moderate exercise helps me sleep.

It gets better. Your body is healing.

SoberLeigh

Welcome, delsol. Glad you found SR.

I know it sounds "old school" but a cupof warm/hot milk sometimes works wonders for me. I usually add just a hint of cocoa for flavor.

megacrankcase

Reading before bed helps me to sleep. Hell, reading is probably the biggest thing that has helped me get as far as I am right now.

least

Welcome! We have an insomnia forum. There's some tips there on getting good sleep. I know the early days of recovery are hard as far as sleeping. Your brain is full of anxiety and it's hard to rest. Moderate exercise helps me.

Dee74

insomnia is a problem for most of us. I just let mine play out naturally. Took a week or so, maybe 10 days for a new sleeping pattern to emerge.

It's best to see a Dr or pharmacist before taking any sleep aids. Whats worked for someone else may not work, or even be suitable, for you.

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Hevyn

Welcome to SR delsolb. I hope you'll keep posting. Congratulations on your 5 days.