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3am here in the Mia still up yay for me
FML!!! I bought Melatonin went for a walk got home a little later then usual and still up can't sleep!!! When will I be able to sleep at least just a little? :( this Is the worst!!! Thank god tomorrow is Friday! U guys need to say a prayer for me that I get some sleep lol. Idk how I survived this week but I'm glad it's over GN I will try this again.
There is a tincture you can get a the vitamin store called avena sativa. I call it liquid gold. It stops the RLS immediately and helps with sleep. I use to pound the coconut water and take hylands restful legs along with easy now tea. Those helped relax me but only for minutes. This tincture lasts hours!
You need to go the doctors and tell him u can't steep due to stress at work home whatever I have my appt tmr. I can't deal witha nother sleepless night. Ambien will be my life saver . ps I'm on day 6 of detox from heavy use of opiate abuse and feeling ok. Finally!!!
Well if u r still having problems sleeping I'm awake as usual. I've had this problem for months after detox from Percocet. I'm in ca hope u r asleep. Lol I'm sure not.
Hi my nocturnal peeps! I'm 7 days clean and sleep is happening a few hours at a one finally. After a meeting last nite I walked for about 20 min, wasn't easy but I needed to decompress. It's coming friends, it's coming.slow but sure. Xoxoxo
Hey there, it must be about 8.22pm in your part of the world, so i hope you get some sleep tonight and your anxiety eases.
Well done on your clean time !!!
Well done on your clean time !!!
Hi Miamichick. When I was detoxing I took Hylands Restfull Legs, and Alterill (got both at Walmart). I think they did help somewhat, but by no means were a magic cure. For the first couple of weeks, I slept whenever and wherever I could, including the couch or the floor. Try not to obsess about it and looking at the clock. I know that's hard. I listened to soft music, and read tons of books, and watched movies. Sleep will come back, it just takes a while. For me, the not sleeping, restlessness, and fatigue were the worst symptoms. Hang in there. You will get through it.
Getting Some Sleep During Opiate Withdrawal
Natural Remedy's -
There are also other alternatives to sleep aid medications that can help during opiate withdrawal. One thing that works well for a lot of people is the use of hot baths, hot tubs, and trips to the sauna. These methods help relax the body and can be great for dealing with the chills and aches/pains. Exercising is another option but is something that can be quite difficult to do when going through withdrawals. When one exercises, their body releases endorphins just like how our bodies do when we use our drug of choice. Not only is exercise healthy for you, it will also often leave you feeling tired at the end of the day. Some decaffeinated tea, warm milk, or hot coco before bed can be soothing for some as well and is great for helping with the chills. Coffee isn't a bad idea during the day to get you up and going while withdrawing but should be avoided close to bedtime. The great thing about these methods are that they are not addicting or habit forming.
There are also several relaxation techniques that can be beneficial as well. When I first heard of these, I thought they were just a bunch of B.S. but must admit they did actually help a little after finally giving them a chance. Relaxation techniques include breathing exercises, mediating, and listening to those audio tapes that play peaceful sounds or music. Lets face it, when you're withdrawing you're basically willing to try anything to help yourself get through those rough times. I also find creating and sticking to a going to sleep and waking up schedule helps a lot to with sleep. What I mean by this is to not have nights were you're up until 3 A.M. and wake up the next day at 11 A.M. then following the previous day by going to bed early and waking up early. Make a schedule and stick to it.
A breathing exercise that I have found to help with not only getting to sleep but relaxing works by lowering your pulse and clearing your mind. For some people, this works well while others may not notice much of a difference. It takes a little practice to get used to as well. It can also help when you have a panic attack or are frustrated. This breathing exercise is called the 4-7-4 technique and works as follows:
Sit down in a chair with your back straight and hands together meeting at your stomach.
Your fingers should interlock at your stomach with the backside (opposite of your palm side) of your hands facing out.
Inhale and take a 4 second continuous breath of fresh air and hold it in for 7 seconds.
After holding your breath for 7 seconds, release your breath for 4 seconds continuously
Continue this 3-5 times
Another thing that may help is simply reading a book, surfing the web, or watching a little television before bed. It will help keep your mind busy while giving you some entertainment to pass the time and relax. However, don't just sit there for a few hours watching television, surfing the web, or playing video games as this can have the opposite effect. Try doing something that you really enjoy that doesn't take up a lot of your energy. Having a good environment around you before you go to sleep can make quite the difference so make sure you're in a relaxed, quiet, and comfortable environment each night.
Herbal Methods -
There are also some natural herbs out there that are said to help with sleep. While I have never tried any of these herbs, the ones I most commonly hear about are Valerian Root and St. John’s Wort, which can usually be found at stores like GNC or Vitamin World. There are other herbal remedy's out there as well. I have also heard Lavender can help. Don't look at these herbs as something you shouldn't talk to your doctor about as some of them carry side effects or can have adverse effects with other medications. As always, be smart and talk with your doctor!
Natural Remedy's -
There are also other alternatives to sleep aid medications that can help during opiate withdrawal. One thing that works well for a lot of people is the use of hot baths, hot tubs, and trips to the sauna. These methods help relax the body and can be great for dealing with the chills and aches/pains. Exercising is another option but is something that can be quite difficult to do when going through withdrawals. When one exercises, their body releases endorphins just like how our bodies do when we use our drug of choice. Not only is exercise healthy for you, it will also often leave you feeling tired at the end of the day. Some decaffeinated tea, warm milk, or hot coco before bed can be soothing for some as well and is great for helping with the chills. Coffee isn't a bad idea during the day to get you up and going while withdrawing but should be avoided close to bedtime. The great thing about these methods are that they are not addicting or habit forming.
There are also several relaxation techniques that can be beneficial as well. When I first heard of these, I thought they were just a bunch of B.S. but must admit they did actually help a little after finally giving them a chance. Relaxation techniques include breathing exercises, mediating, and listening to those audio tapes that play peaceful sounds or music. Lets face it, when you're withdrawing you're basically willing to try anything to help yourself get through those rough times. I also find creating and sticking to a going to sleep and waking up schedule helps a lot to with sleep. What I mean by this is to not have nights were you're up until 3 A.M. and wake up the next day at 11 A.M. then following the previous day by going to bed early and waking up early. Make a schedule and stick to it.
A breathing exercise that I have found to help with not only getting to sleep but relaxing works by lowering your pulse and clearing your mind. For some people, this works well while others may not notice much of a difference. It takes a little practice to get used to as well. It can also help when you have a panic attack or are frustrated. This breathing exercise is called the 4-7-4 technique and works as follows:
Sit down in a chair with your back straight and hands together meeting at your stomach.
Your fingers should interlock at your stomach with the backside (opposite of your palm side) of your hands facing out.
Inhale and take a 4 second continuous breath of fresh air and hold it in for 7 seconds.
After holding your breath for 7 seconds, release your breath for 4 seconds continuously
Continue this 3-5 times
Another thing that may help is simply reading a book, surfing the web, or watching a little television before bed. It will help keep your mind busy while giving you some entertainment to pass the time and relax. However, don't just sit there for a few hours watching television, surfing the web, or playing video games as this can have the opposite effect. Try doing something that you really enjoy that doesn't take up a lot of your energy. Having a good environment around you before you go to sleep can make quite the difference so make sure you're in a relaxed, quiet, and comfortable environment each night.
Herbal Methods -
There are also some natural herbs out there that are said to help with sleep. While I have never tried any of these herbs, the ones I most commonly hear about are Valerian Root and St. John’s Wort, which can usually be found at stores like GNC or Vitamin World. There are other herbal remedy's out there as well. I have also heard Lavender can help. Don't look at these herbs as something you shouldn't talk to your doctor about as some of them carry side effects or can have adverse effects with other medications. As always, be smart and talk with your doctor!
Hi well the lack of sleep is ruff and often it is the last thing to come back you just have to tuff it out but sleep will return usually a little at a time you have to live on cat naps a hour her a hour there just know no one has ever dyed from the lack of sleep just keep pushing on get to a N/A meeting for support just know it is so so worth all you go threw to get to the other side........Gnarly...........................
Yes, i am detoxing, off of Suboxone. 3wks in the making with a weekend slip up thats dragged this out way too long. I wish I could but all I do (at least during the week) is stress about the time because of work. I wake up at like 6:20 am so when I look at the clock and see it says 3am and I am still up im like F$%K I only have 3 hrs to get some sleep. I tried soooooo hard to lay still and just tell my mind stop freaking out! Or laying on my stomach because of the anxiety but nothing. Maybe i'll just take extra melatonin at tonight. - thanks for the advice tonight I will be sure to try watching tv. I mean my body has to breakdown at somepoint and just pass out.
Ps. I have literally like no exaggeration ( I think that's right) have sneezed between yesterday and this early am like 60x's I sneeze in 6 and 7's.
Hi, I'm in LA, so it's not that late here. I'm guessing you are 5 or 6 days into detox? Assuming it's from opiates, your not sleeping is totally normal. Don't try to force it. Don't lie in your bed and think! Stay up, read, movies, take a hot bath or shower (it will relax you.)
Sleep is the last thing to come back. Like all of this, just takes time:)
Sleep is the last thing to come back. Like all of this, just takes time:)
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