Im not sure if you'll even receive this message because iti been such a long time but i just wanted to let you know that this comment of yours saved my life... With this being my second try at getting clean from pills i was feeling pretty hopeless because my first go around the lack of sleep was absolutely my reason for my relapse.. A week after that relapse i wanted so badly to overcome this addiction so i started this withdrawals c/t again.. The no sleep thoughts were taking over once more and while laying in bed one night 2 weeks ago i came across your post... At that point i decided that since i already knew what was ahead for me promised myself that i would not let the lack of sleep completely drive me crazy and THANK GOD IM AT WEEK 3 NOW.. I dont wanna babble on but it was your advice that helped me to make it to week three and although i dont even know you!! I will forever love you for that... Thank you so much for this comment
Thanks so much for posting this, I needed it today!
"""I took everything from valerian root, to melatonin, to benadryl, to OTC sleep aids, to sleepy time tea...NOTHING would make me sleep"""" When I went through this period, that's what happened. None of these otc's and other remedies really put a big dent into that lag period when your brain is not yet producing enough of its own natural chemicals to control the sleep/wake cycle. It takes time for it to kick in after being disrupted and overridden by these drugs. Glad you also made it through this period.
I just remember being in my first week and many people telling me that it can take a month for normal sleep to come & it seemed like an eternity away! It did take me 20 days or so but it happened nonetheless. Just hang in there y'all...get thru those first 2 weeks and it will start to happen. I stressed SO much about not sleeping. Try NOT to stress...it only makes things worse. You can't make yourself sleep so just try to come to terms with the fact you won't be getting much sleep at first. Once u accept that, the stress will go away and the lack of sleep will be easier to deal with. Its a small price to pay for a life of sobriety! It will be so worth it! Hang in there...I'm rooting for everyone!
U got that wright the not sleeping ***** hard to deal with the 20 hour days so thanks I starting to think never get a good night sleep
what awesome news. i read your other thread yesterday . yes you were depend on them and yes your body was addicted, but you arent an addict.
keep the faith. i am so glad you are healing. it will take some time for the over the counter meds to work for pain. did you get that heating pad yet??
you are doing great. keep on looking up.
hugs and hope
debbie
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I'm so happy to hear that the sleeping piece of your recovery has finally fallen in to place. You are on you're way. Congratulations, and a great post by the way...It will help new people realize that they will sleep again!
We learn the meaning of patience during this time!