Jeni26

I'm almost 5 months sober, but my sleeping patterns have gone from bad to worse.
I'm home after a tiring day at work having had only 2 hours sleep last night. I'm running on empty.
My doc refuses to prescribe anything. I'm at my wits end.
I just can't go on like this much longer.

Thepatman

Weird that your doctor will not help ;-(

You could try Chamomille and/or Valerian in the evenning before bedtime. Exercise also if you can.

lohan

You might want to look at switching doctors. Poor sleep habits can be a big trigger for relapse. Be careful not to be prescribed a narcotic, however. This can be equally as dangerous. I have taken Trazadone for almost two years. Seems to work well for me.
Good luck.

zanzibar

Are there any underlying reasons why your Dr won't prescribe anything. I agree bad sleep can be a trigger.

Jeni26

My doc is against sleeping meds altogether, for anyone. He said that it can cause long bad term effects on sleeping patterns.
Reasons? Yes, I'm stressed at work. I'm almost 5 months sober and working on steps 4 and 5 which are raising long forgotten memories to the surface, I'm just wired.
It's almost 2.30 here and I've got to get up at 5. This is ridiculous.

zanzibar

In that case I also think you maybe need another Dr. There's many non invasive sleep medications available. Over here there's some mild sleep meds available over the counter, but I don't know about the UK though. I know this doesn't help you tonight though.

There's also some pretty good advice on the stickys at the top of this forum with some good ideas. But I do hope you get some sleep soon, I know it's no fun.

missingtheoldme

I take sleeping pills and have for some time...if I dont I wont sleep. I have never abused them and my doctor is more concerned that I am well and sleep than the meds. I too take trazadone and also imovane. I would see another doctor...you must get rest. good luck to you and hope you can get some sleep tonight

Ainslie

Switch doctors, research herbal and OTC meds, I have a ton of info but can't post on here. PM me if you wish.

Rosiepetal

Valerian herbal fluid extract is natures Valium.
Can get tablets/capsules but fluid extract is fasting working, it doesn't taste good so may need a juice chaser but after time you get used to the taste.
With Valerian if you wake it gives you the ability to go back to sleep again.
It may take a few weeks to work fully.
And yes I have a diploma in herbal studies & have used Valerian myself at times.
If you are on any medication check with your doctor first.

Ainslie

One becomes tolerant of valerian after a while.