HERRERA

to least,
I am going through the same thing, and my sponsor suggested to just don't put alcohol/drugs into my body one day at a time and everything else will fall into place. I did a lot of bad things when I was using/drinking that I never thought I can forgive myself for or much less love myself. However, it's possible! I was clean/sober before. HANG IN THERE AND KEEP TRYING THAT GOES FOR ARTOO, ALSO.

HERRERA

:ghug

Artoo

It has been a difficult few days, but I am winning slowly. I am finding it a bit difficult to fall asleep, as my mind is too clear, but I know that will pass. Does anyone know any herbal remedy to assist with sleep?

On Thursday evening I popped into the pub to greet a friend, and I had a coke. I have been to that pub on most Thursday's over the past year but this week I really noticed how drunk everyone was. It was weird. Anyway I had my coke and went home.

My friends have been quite supportive which is very nice.

CarolD

Plese see if this link helps with your sleeping problems

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

Good to see you are doing well

coming_clean

Hey artoo,

good to read u are doing so well. Keep it up!

Artoo

Thanks for that link. There some strange suggestions there, but I have written some down that I want to try. Now it's off to the shops to get Epsom Salts and Baking Soda for a bath.

I haven't mentioned some of the effects I have felt this week. My muscles are sore. When I played cricket I got a nasty leg cramp. I am have sweaty palms and also battling with temperature regulation, ie if I take my jacket off I am too cold and when I put it on I am too hot. Strange.

Honu

Hey there, and welcome!

Congratulations on your decision to get clean!

I'm glad your friend took your booze! When I first read that your friend wanted you to wait, I wondered what kind of friend that was...

It's good you're getting some exercise, sweating it out.

Hang in there! We're here for you!

Honu

Horselover

"as my mind is too clear" by Artoo

Sorry, but I found that pretty funny. You are doing great! Full steam ahead.

least

THere are lots of herbal teas which are calming teas, like Sleepytime with Extra and Tension Tamer. A cup or two in the evening may help you relax enough to sleep.

Artoo

Great I will have a look for that tea, thanks.

And yeah, mind too clear does sound funny, but that is exactly how it feels. Weed and booze gave me a cloud-like feeling so all I needed to do to sleep was close my eyes.

nogard

Welcome to SR Artoo