Balou

This insomnia is killing me, I feel so tired but I can't fall asleep????? Why??? Does anyone have any healthy ideas for sleep????? I'm only getting about 3 hours a night.

Fandy

How long has it been since you quit drinking? it takes at least7-10 days (for me at least) to return to a normal sleep pattern.

you might try the OTC supplement Valarian and melatonin for some relief. Cut out caffiene for now, chammomile tea works to start making me yawn, a very dark cool room and a normal bedtime routine.

a small turkey sandwich is another safe try.

Balou

I'm withdrawing from narcotics, so I am sure it's a different, correct?

RacerX

Hi Balou,

You know, when I got sober that was my #1 fear - lack of sleep. Let me pass along what my psychiatrist told me (and she specializes in substance abuse) - 2-3 hours of sober sleep is healthier than 9-10 hours of "drunk" sleep.

I know it sucks right now but it can and will get better. I slept a little here and there my first week but definitely had the insomnia thing going. However, it does get better!

Remember this as well. I've never known or heard of a person that has died from a lack of sleep. I've known plenty that have died of alcohol and drugs.

Hang in there!

RacerX

Anna

Hopefully your sleep patterns will become more normal as you detox from the pills.

snowman76

When I detoxed from Methadone, it took about a good 3 days before I was getting ANY sleep at all. Melatonin helped some, but I was still waking up a few times a night..hell I still do.

Dee74

Hi Balou

from reading around here and the substance abuse forum, insomnia's very common - no matter what your drug of choice was.

Here are some tips - but for most of us, the bottom line is we just have to let the process take it's course.

Insomnia? 42 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep - Insomnia treatment, cures

See your Dr if it's really worrying you

D