here i go again...

i signed up on this site 2 yrs ago when i was detoxing from morphine....i have just over 2 yrs clean from the pills, now it turns out im a drunk....i think i finally hit another rock bottom and figured it was time to get back on here since everyone was such a huge help the last time. im not sure what answers im looking for but my last drink was yesterday afternoon, and i usually drink at night to sleep, needless to say i felt like a$$ all night and got no sleep. any ideas, suggestions?

[ibizan]

Welcome to those of us who are cross addicted as well!going to AA?NA? sober/clean support system? u need all of these!just like we do!

[Punkinhead75]

Hi and welcome back.  You are definetly not alone on this one.  I agree with ibizan as it has helped me out quite a bit....AA or NA?  Having a great support network has helped me stay sober many times.  Today I got a little squirrely in the head and made a few calls to tell on myself.  Being stuck in my own head is the worst thing for me.  

As far as sleep goes I try to do something physical on a regular basis.  Something that makes my body work as well as helps relax my mind.  If I spend all day laying around I find that I'm not tired and can't sleep.  Keep in mind that sleeplessness is common when first stop drinking.  Try to take it easy on yourself.  If you can't sleep lay there with your eyes closed and try to rest.  If you find yourself tossing and turning and geting frustrated get up and do something.  Good luck  we're pulling for you!!!

[narla]

When I stopped drinking I had a lot of trouble sleeping,so I started listening to some meditation cds,if I couldn't sleep at least these relaced me,I found the ones by Jon Kabat-Zinn very good,they are called mindfulness meditation,hope this helps

Denise

[ibizan]

i LOVE his books and especially the one he co-authored don't sweat the small stuff and it is really small stuff!

[narla]

His meditation cds are so good,they teach you how to listen to your body and be aware of all that is going on with it,my counsellor put me on to him.

I just lay on my bed with the earphones in,I could listen to him all day,he is an actual doctor who believes in alternative treatments,

[ibizan]

he is a pioneer in relaxation treatment and self training for cardiac patients in the USA...very highly respected!