Alcohol Recovery Without 12 Steps Community Group

This group was created to explore various recovery paths for Alcoholism. We generally chose to explore paths outside of the AA model, or ones which incorporate, but are not limited to AA. Anyone wanting to learn and explore how to become free from alcohol addiction are welcome. Our main goal is to support each other with compassion and decency, while remaining open minded...

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almab
almab
I joined this group a few months ago but this is my first post. A few years ago I stopped drinking the hard liquor and started drinking wine. I know it is still alcohol. I've cut back on the wine a lot also. I can go at least a month or maybe longer without a drop. I went to brunch for Mother's Day and had some champagne and had 4 glasses. The problem is now anytime I drink my sleep pattern is broken. I wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. I wonder if this is because I have gotten older. I want to quit competely but temptation is all around me. My friends love to drink. Sometimes I turn them down to a glass of wine and sometimes not. I wonder if I will ever stop.
Group FounderJanMichelle2002
JanMichelle2002
Not sure what you're looking for here, almab, but welcome all the same. Good to see you posting!

Are you saying the only consequences you've had from drinking is interrupted sleep patterns? Have you ever tried taking melatonin at night to help you sleep? I've been taking it a while. Never used to have any problems sleeping...whether drinking or not. May be the age thing, I don't know...I'm 47. Geez, I actually had to stop and think how old I am! Not a good sign. sigh
Group FounderJanMichelle2002
JanMichelle2002
Just looked at your profile too. I blame everything on menopause these days! (sorry guys)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I used to wake up constantly at night when the alcohol wore off. Then I'd have to take another nip to get back to sleep. Alcohol does that to you. At 56, your body is not going to tolerate drinking as well as it used to.
onetoomany
onetoomany
Hi~ and welcome!

I do think that alcohol disturbs sleep patterns.
But maybe you should ask your Dr about it.

Good luck to you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I sleep a lot better now that I'm sober, I was getting up to pee all night long. I know thats TMI but I had a hard time getting back to sleep.
Rick8
Rick8
Didn't realize how bad I was sleeping until I quit drinking and then I really slept. Curious, why do you want to quit completely if the only problem is sleep interruption? I'm sure if you limited yourself to 1-2 glasses that wouldn't interfere with sleep.
Compost
Compost
I still have occasional insomnia but since I quit drinking my sleep is much better.

almab, you say you want to quit completely. Are there other reasons you want to quit completely besides sleep issues? These may be worth exploring.
almab
almab
Here it goes everyone who is curiuos why I joined the group. About 15 years ago my ex husband left me for another woman. I turned to alcohol. I was taking medication and drinking. I did this for at least 10 years.I was a weekend alcoholic. Then I noticed around the 11th or 12th year my body was taking longer to recuperate (at least 3 days). This is the reason why I started drinking wine. When I told my friends I was no longer going to drink liquor they were all crushed. They all still drink heavily but I refuse to let them talk me into it. I am going to completely stop drinking but it will be on my time. I posted that I noticed my sleep pattern is off when I drink wine. I am not geting drunk from it. I agree with those that say it is an age thing. Thanks for all of your replies.