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lemon88
lemon88
I'd like to ask a question... How do you deal with the insomnia from withdrawal? I end up counting the hours and dreading daylight, making deadlines for myself. It's awful and makes me look and feel awful. Thanks for any advice..
robertalcfree
robertalcfree
Agree with Dan's suggestions, especially stimulants such as caffeinated drinks. My cutoff for these was/is 6:00 p.m. I also find reading just before bedtime a good way to wind down and lull your gray matter into slumber. Try reading "Histories" by Herodotus. Guaranteed to put you under in less than 15 minutes....

The good news is what lies ahead of you once your body adjusts. I sleep better now and feel more rested than I ever have and rarely have a problem nodding off.

Keep up the good work!
rwmorey
rwmorey
Hi --

I have fortunately gotten past that phase but I did find that reading in bed helped me to fall asleep. I have also read that taking a magnesium supplement can help your body recover from some of the withdrawal symptoms and also help to regulate your sleep patterns. I did not try this myself but I've suggested that my wife - who has really bad sleep patterns, totally unrelated to alcohol - start taking it.

Rich
islanddream
islanddream
All the suggestions are fantastic! I would also like to add that liquid melatonin helped me a whole lot.... I would spray 3-5 squirts under my tongue and after a little bit I was off to sleep... I personally like the liquid over the tablets....
Good luck my friend :)
1is2many
1is2many
Train your body. Cut out the naps the subconscious is making you think you need a drink to sleep. It will get better
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