Anewlife4me11

So I am having a really great night with the hubby dinner and tv(American idol).
But I'm running on 3 1/2 hrs of sleep so
I'm a bit of a wreck and I was so excited to sleep on day 1 I thought he insomnia was a non issue...
I am already anxious about getting some rest tonight but at least I haven't given in and went and got wine.

anewdayat12

hey anewlife--please know i also am watching american idol, worried about sleeping, but not going for the wine! go us

Anewlife4me11

Go us!!!!!! Good luck!!

jocata

It took some time for my sleep pattern to get back to normal after I quit drinking. It'll should get better with some time.

God bless.

sober4metoday

I know a lot of people don't agree with me but have you considered Chamomile tea and a good calcium/magnesium supplement? Both are very calming. And of course, deep breaths - in through the nose, out through the mouth - really get that oxygen deep. All I can tell you is that this has helped me through many hard nights!

MrsBrown

i cant read a book without falling asleep so this might help you too lol laying down and reading is less stimulating than TV. i think the chamomile tea is a great idea too.I've been trying to read "Vittorio The Vampire" by Anne Rice for a week and I'm only on page 2 LOL

eh1988

I know that feeling, I'm going through that right now too. Tea and books and everything boring doesn't do anything for me. Seems like my body is tired but my mind only has 1 thing it's worried about, we all know what that is.

Anewlife4me11

Ok so I have chamomile tea by celestial seasonings and magnesium by natures bounty. I'm gonna try some tea in like an hour (10 Illinois time)
I just thank you all so much for ur tips and support!!! I feel like I'm making some really positive friendship for which I am truly grateful

sober4metoday

Don't worry about alcohol! It's certainly not worried about you! Obviously!

sober4metoday

Just take the recommended dosage of magnesium - or you'll be feeling a sense of calm with your book in the bathroom! I learned that one the hard way! lol

MrsBrown

LMAO. dang i just woke up the cat

Dee74

I always advise people to check with their Dr or at least their pharmacists before starting any supplements etc.

What has worked for others may not work for us - and may not even be suitable depending on other health problems, other meds, clinical history etc.

D

Anewlife4me11

Thanks d I'll mention it to the dr tomorrow!
Mrs brown lmao!!!

sugarbear1

take that supplement as directed and probably with food, if you take it

I suggest you try not to think about sleep until you are in bed. to me, worry is trying to control something that is out of your control. give time time, you are healing. You didn't get here overnight, you won't heal in one day, either.

relax, take a warm bath, no bright lights like tv, phone or computer an hour before sleep....meditate or listen to some quiet slow music.....