Nightly Nightmares - Can't rest!

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11-07-2018, 10:56 AM

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Hope1989

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Nightly Nightmares - Can't rest!

Hello all,

First of all, I want to say that I'm grateful for hitting my third week sober.

Being that said, I have been experiencing some weird nightmares on a daily basis. Now, I'm not 100% sure this is related to alcohol, but it still makes my night pretty hard.

Facts:

1. I have been sober before for months, and honestly, I've never experienced these weird nightmares so long after my last drink.

2. I'm a heavy smoker (one pack a day) and drink around 3 coffee's a day. (For a long time).

3. I'm medicated with Paroxetine and Xanax, however, no change in dosage has been made like... well for a long time.

Anyone has any ideas, or maybe experienced something similar?

Great Wednesday for everyone!

Thanks.

11-07-2018, 11:04 AM

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Horn95

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Benzos taken late in the day really mess with my sleep. Weird and constant dreams. I’m off them and am sleeping pretty well.

11-07-2018, 11:09 AM

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Hope1989

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Originally Posted by Horn95

Benzos taken late in the day really mess with my sleep. Weird and constant dreams. I’m off them and am sleeping pretty well.

Actually I just take a low dose in the morning, and that's it.

11-07-2018, 11:13 AM

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Horn95

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Originally Posted by Hope1989

Actually I just take a low dose in the morning, and that's it.

I am in an IOP right now and they forbid the use of benzos during treatment. So it’s moot for me now.

11-07-2018, 11:15 AM

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Hope1989

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It's way better that way

11-07-2018, 11:15 AM

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My sleep was strange for a while after I got sober, but it got better with time.

11-07-2018, 12:23 PM

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Midwest1981

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I had some bad nightmares when I first got sober. I can't remember how long they lasted but they did go away. Have you tried exercise? Maybe wearing yourself out some may help.