Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

[strawman]

A funny thing happened to me on the way to work......I made it there! :H I'm on day 7!!! and I can't believe I made this far, MWO works. Any suggestions, I go to bed at the usual time, but I have a hard time getting to sleep, and I wake up alot during the night. I saw in a thread to try Melatonin, so I tried 3mg, them 6mg last night, but still having problems. I haven't exercised for the last 2 days, although I did walk my dog, (he's very persistant). I've been short handed at work and I've been getting home later than normal, working a shift and a half. I should be tired! Any suggestions?

[Guitarista]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

Greetings Straw. I didn't start sleeping reasonably well 'till about day 7,8,9? Some folk's don't get their sleep pattern's back for a couple of weeks. Hang in there buddy, and keep up the good work!................G.

[strawman]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

It's funny because I don't really feel that tired. I have a prescription for Lorensopam, but I try not to use them, because when I stop, I'm back in the same boat. But I know what you mean, nothing like a good long sleep!

[Cinders]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

Hi,

My doc gave me Trazadone. It works very well.

Cindi

[Rodeorose]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

I don't know what would help you sleep, except maybe "time", BUT, I do want to say......CONGRATULATIONS ON DAY 7!!!!!!!!!!! You are the man!!!!! Way to go!!! Woohoo!!!!

[peacenik]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

i found it hard to sleep for a couple of weeks after i stopped drinking...it might just take some time, but you'll get there!

peace

[MissMerlot]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

You're doing fab on day 7!!!!!
Don't worry about your sleeping patterns,ur body will get the sleep you need,it's just a little out of sorts at the minute.
As long as you are resting i wouldn't worry to much about it as i find the more i worry about not sleeping the less chance i have of dropping off..
I find reading the posts here for awhile tires my eyes and usually try and log on an hr before bed...
Keep strong...
You're doing so well.
An inspiration!!!!


xx

[Lavande]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

Hi Strawman,

Congrats on day 7 - be proud!
It's 3 weeks for me today and I'm still having some sleep problems but I'm using an herbal product called Mellodyn which is starting to help.
I think that time will heal us all. I am so determined to not let anything me throw me off track.

Patience, patience, patience.........
Congrats again.
Lavande

[strawman]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

Yea, I feel the same way, I just don't want to get to tired and fall to the dark side. I'll try reading, that usually works. CONGRATUALTIONS ON 3 WEEKS!!!!!!!!

[Peanut]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

I agree with everyone else - time will make things better. I finally had a decent night's sleep on day 14 - before that, I was taking "Simply Sleep" (tylenol PM without the tylenol!), but i didn't want to get dependent on them, AND, they make me drowsy for a long time! So patience is the key. I know it is hard, but just laying there, resting is still better than passing out and getting to work all stinky and hungover!
Good for you on day 7 - I knew you would do it from the moment you joined MWO!!!
xoxo peanut

[Ann]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

Strawman 7 days is amazing. I use melatonin 5mgs with 3 or 4 four calmes forte together an hour before bed and as soon as I feel sleepy I turn off the light. You might wake up early but at least you will get a decent few hours. Prescription sleep aids make me sleepwalk.

[Winefree]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

Difficulty sleeping is what has kept me from staying on track.
I am on day 8, which is a miracle.
I am using trazadone for sleep. Sleepytime tea with velarian and the calms forte.
Also putting one of the cd's on with a headset and fall asleep with it running. Have only been waking up once in the night, which is rare.

Keep it up, you are doing GREAT!

[Angelcakes]

Day 7 AF! Trouble Sleeping

Wow Strawman you are kickin' arse!! Go you!!
I find a regular routine (same bed time, same up time) and a cup of chamomile tea helps me sleep. Again, I'm so happy for you...you're doing awesome!
xo