opiate withdrawal

[lyndsey7737]

I will be 60 days clean from lortab, percocet, morphine, and oxycontin which i was taking all on a daily basis for 2 years.. I still am unable to sleep at night and i would love to hear any comments on ways to help regain sleep at night or just be able to fall asleep before 5 in the morning. It drives me insane because i have 3 children which i am finally able to be very active with everyday and i do not take naps and i still cannot sleep. any words of wisdom or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[lyndsey7737]

thanks to all the helpful comments and yes i have tried melatonin...i recently moved away from my home to a whole new state and am going through this without any family, my sponsor, or any support.. I honestly feel like my brain is on overload of overthinking everything and i have so much stress that i cannot conquer. i will try all your tips and thank you

[InNeed0924]

Have you tried melatonin?  It has worked great for me at a dose of 6mg/night.  If that doesn't do the trick, try some chamomile tea.  Both are all natural and support good, restful REM sleep.  Best of luck!

[selfinduced]

60 days is such an accomplishment! Way to go! As far as sleep I can tell you what helped reset my brain. Getting outside in the early morning sun even for a half hour. Avoid the early evening sun. Stick to a routine each night until you are sleeping normally. Don't watch TV in bed and if you an't fall asleep after 30 min. of getting in bed , get up and do something else (read,fold laundry,unload dishwasher etc). Don't make your bed a battle ground.No naps which you are already doing. Warm baths before bed and avoid caffeine after 3pm daily. Hope these tips help. Wishing you the deep sleep very soon. xx