Axle

I want to force myself to sleep, my body aches from labor work. Indeed to sleep and do it again tomorrow. 18 days sober. P.m. Cold medicine....bad idea?

least

I'd advise against it. It's supposed to be cold medicine, not sleep medicine. And it's got a lot of alcohol in it, I'll bet. Read the label and see.

DG0409

Personally, I wouldn't take it just to try to sleep. Not what it's made for and too much of a likelihood that it would be a problem for me. I try to be very careful about what I take and why.

There's a section here on insomnia you might care to check out. Trouble sleeping is pretty common for recovering addicts/alcoholics. Insomnia/Nightmares - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information There are some stickies at the top with lots of recommendations on healthy ways to try to fall asleep.

NJKitty

Sorry to say, but I think its a bad idea. Maybe some Tylenol for the body aches?

Dee74

Are you worried you won't sleep because you ache, or do you have a history of insomnia?

Usually the body will sleep after a day of hard labour work, aches or not Axel.
If you normally sleep ok, chances are you'll do just fine without anything

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KristyCat

Look carefully at the labels. Niquil has alcohol in it. Tylenol PM has a sleep aid but I don't know what it is or if it's safe.

Sometimes I use benadryl for my anxiety, allergies, and as a sleep aid. But I wouldn't recommend making a habit of it.

Axle

My insomnia has relaxed and ****** up drunk dreams have calmed down...I just wanted to cheat a couple of extra hours without triggering some ...ahh listen to myself, no is the answer , thanks

Axle

Alka seltzer plus night tea mix