anchorbird

I am happy go be sleeping through the night, but.WOW, I go to bed at 8 and sleep till 6. Maybe my body is trying to play catch-up?

Hollyanne

Normal, and very good!
Keep going!
HALT
Don't get Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. Invaluable advice at the beginning for me.
HALT!

Skye2

It's normal for me lol
Thanks for this post - makes me feel better

deeker

Good 4 u! Some have trouble sleeping in the beginning. U definitely needed the rest.

neferkamichael

Anchorbird, 8 days sober? You are FANTASTIC. Congratulations. It is normal and healthy. Rootin for ya.

AnvilheadII

i'd LOVE to get 10 hours of sleep! (issues unrelated to addiction....I sleep in 2 to 3 hours segments off and on all night). but yes, normal, your body is doing amazing healing work while you sleep. enjoy it. don't'fight it! stay sober and things will continue to get better! good for you.

Ncognito13

I'm sitting on day 10 today and I've noticed the same thing. The first few days I couldn't sleep, now I can barely get enough. I woke up once to use the bathroom, but I slept for 8 solid hours yesterday. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining one bit. I was used to passing out drunk and waking up whenever the buzz was gone, anywhere from 4am-2pm. This morning I got a cup of coffee and started doing the things I needed to get done for the day.

HDrosebud

Wow I am glad to know it is normal, I am on day 8 and am sleeping like 8-10 hours a night. Feels wonderful but thought it was just strange in the same thought.

KateL

It's normal and lovely

trudgingagain

Day 7 for me and last night went to bed at 9...slept until 7. Best night's sleep I have had in a while. While drinking, I always went to bed with a bottle of water on the nightstand since I knew I would wake up throughout the night dehydrated. No water there anymore I made it through detox and am loving being able to get a good night's sleep. Good for you!

Normand

I have not had a drop in 29 days and I still feel tired at night and sleep 2-3 hours more than I did before. Think this is normal.

orieme

Congratulations on day 8.

As others have said 10 hours is great - let your body do what it needs to recover - if you feel rested when you wake then enjoy it!

GroundhogDay

Yes, normal. I slept a lot too.

dizzychainsaw

I have also been sleeping a lot. It's normal for me when I first get sober!

Carlotta

Same here, I slept and was also taking midday naps LOL
It s the natural way for the body to heal itself.
Enjoy! and congratulations on 8 days

Michelangelo

Yes, it is normal

jglazed07

Day 5 for me . This being my first day off ( I work 2nd shift) I have basically been in bed all day sleeping off and on. I remember this happening the last time too.

liberated

AT first I was bone crushing exhausted- now I am just ultra sleepy- beats any of my hangover days anytime! Was relieved to know it was normal!

Zebra1275

Recovery includes your physical well being too!

Alcoholic drinking does a lot of damage to your body.

Often we don't notice because the changes are subtle over time and we are to plastered to recognize them. It sounds like your body is starting to heal itself.

w2r

Loved the deep restful sleeps.
I think it is the body healing.