FamilyMan2153

No sleep does suck. I had that trouble for awhile in the beginning. I kind of wore it like a badge of courage! Yep, dead tired but I am sober. Kind of like feeling the pain when you work out but it is all worth it. I am so happy for you with 10 days. Such a tough time but your spirits sound good. I did try a supplement called melatonin (or something like that). It works. Now I love crawling into bed nice and sober knowing that tomorrow will be a good day.

Mallard666

Didn't even know you could get them thanks

Mallard666

Family man thanks for your reply and yes it's hard, but I am in good spirits

Guilty401

Sleep and anxiety were huge problems for me early in recovery as well, i talked with my doctor and was put on Vistaril, its a non addictive anti anxiety med that has the same qualities as benedryl as it is also an anti histamine, worked wonderful for me, not sure if ur open to the idea of meds but deffinatly helped me out alot and its deffinatly not something you can get a "buzz" off of

Mallard666

Don't want to be reliant on meds but so long as there non addictive I would give them a try thank you

wiscsober

Thanks for posting.

No caffeine after 4pm.
Light exercise during the day.
Plenty fruits, veggies, fiber.
If ruminating about some thing you can't do anything about at night,
write it down to be taken care of the next morning.
Soft music going to sleep, no lyrics, classical? New age?

Remind yourself your body and mind are still adjusting and will settle down within the month.

Mallard666

Wiscsober thank you for your post and to everyone else, just found this site and so glad I did. It's been a great help knowing people understand. Thanks everyone

Gilmer

Somebody says that kiwi fruit before bed works. Somebody else says chamomile tea.