jezza

Well yesterday I was on day 3. No problems, felt quite good until I got in to bed!! Started to feel a bit odd, heart started to race, felt like a small panic attack coming on.. As i dozzed off I jumped up with a start as though my heart had stopped. had this happen about 10 times.. I have had this in the past but only when I was drinking.. I know its early in my sobriety but why are withdrawals worse when I go to bed?? Anybody else experienced this?? Baffling!!

FeenixxRising

Could be many things, and maybe not related to Alcohol. I'd see a doctor if this persists.

Raider

I don't know. But I do know that if I have a craving, **% it happens at night. I don't know what it is about night that makes it worse. You're doing great though. If it continues, maybe you should go to your GP. It can't hurt.

Dee74

I haven't got a scientific explanation I'm afraid.

I know when I'm doing stuff and occupied I'm ok, but my brain races in bed when I'm anxious or worried.

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Django

I had that on my last binge as well,scary stuff!Not to sure what it is but I sleep like a baby again now so hopefully yours will pass as well :-)

jezza

Thanks all... It does pass. I suppose you could call it a night terror may be linked to anxiety... Took me over 3 hours to get to sleep!!

DisplacedGRITS

I'd book an appointment if you're having heart problems. Detoxing from alcohol can be deadly.

PurpleKnight

I think we don't notice some things until bedtime, my first few weeks my heart was going at a quick rate but I also didn't notice it until I was lying in bed, and my mind would be going at light speed too which probably then didn't help things.

Have you been to a Dr since quitting? I went initially and then for a check up a few weeks later just to get checked out on all the important stuff like blood pressure etc, if nothing else it will provide some reassurance that it's nothing serious!!