croydonlad

I am probably being totally paranoid but just wondering about insomnia after a binge.

I've now woken up in the morning local time to me and am approaching 48 hours after not drinking.

I only got a few hours sleep and was really tired when I went to bed but just couldn't sleep.

I'm going to try and get a couple hours more sleep but I woke up and darted out of bed really confused and pretty much the only thing I know was that I had been in my room. I had to check the day, time etc. I was also really hot (as was my general room temperature) and had to go to the bathroom to cool down.

I'm usually pretty alert when I wake up.

Just waking up from a deep sleep in a hot room after insomnia? Not really looking for a solid medical reason. Just experience and advice?

Can't wait for this to pass!

Dee74

All that sounds pretty normal CL - give it a few days

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croydonlad

Phew! Hope so! It was the waking up and being really disorientated for a few minutes before calming down. I've the struggle to sleep before etc.

How in any way did I think drinking was a good idea when it could result in this? Hopefully never again!

croydonlad

Extra couple of hours sleep and already my head is in a better place! Just wish my eyes would catch up and open a bit more.

least

Your sleep patterns will normalize with more sober time. Treat yourself well in the meantime: good food and exercise will help a lot.

Croissant

Good advice!

Yes, disturbed sleep, waking up startled those first few days can be a hairy ride. Congrats on taking the step into sobriety though.

croydonlad

Thanks! I'm almost nearing the end of day 2. I have a few aches and pains but no sweats or anything. I am very anxious but it comes and goes in waves.

SkyeSea

Hang in there You're doing great!!

crosscountry3

Congrat,s on 2 day,s that ,s a start............

croydonlad

Thanks! It's nearing an end too with no cravings.

Just plenty of spells of anxiety, a sense of doom and dread and the aches from drinking too much but that is coming and going. This morning I was more positive.

Tomorrow is a new day and I'm almost through today!

Twinings

each day away from that last drink you'll feel better i'm sure so chill out this evening, some nice food and look forward to a better day tomorrow!

croydonlad

Hope so! I definitely feel much more tired earlier on tonight so will sleep more easily tonight I think. Just hope I don't wake up with the crazy moments.

It is usually day 3 that I start to generally feel to a bit better and might start to drink again after a big binge but this time I gave myself a bit of a scare and don't think there is much lower I could go and there's so much more to be enjoyed in the world than alcohol and I'm already at the point where I don't enjoy it but just use it.

gigi0310

Sounds pretty normal...for a variety of reasons depending on your situation.
Congrats on starting on your journey....

croydonlad

Thank you! I probably sound like a right miserably and self-centred complainer on here. Maybe that will change in a few days.

Regretter

No, I'm taking up that position. You're alright.

Twinings

I think this is a pretty powerful point. It's not fun. It's 1 day thinking it will be fun this time then however many in oblivion, 4/5 of miserable death doom scared depressed paranoia.

croydonlad

Exactly