Should I see a doctor for my insomnia

[Livenbfree]

I quit Vicodin 60 days ago then quit smoking weed 28 days ago I have not had a solid nights sleep in 2 months I am drained and very exhausted been taking zee quill nite time med but it's not doing a thing, I'm thinking I need to see a doctor real soon.

[Livenbfree]

Drugs have been a life long battle for me, I would get separated from the Heroin, methadone, Vicodin and weed but never divorced them in over 25 years.  I am tired of it all at this point in my life, I am tired of all the nice things I had and lost and all the craziness that goes along with trying to score my drugs of choice my quitting getting high is long over due, I just need to get some proper sleep and I know I'll feel so much better, I have been reading your posts and you hang in there sweetie you will have so much more to gain. PM if you want.

[marycarmel]

I find Alteril to be at least as good, if not better, than the prescription Ambien I took.  In the winter I sometimes have a cup of Sleepy Time tea and that works well too.

[Livenbfree]

I am going to give it a try thank you for the heads up on the natural remedies.

[SuzzQ]

Have you tried the Alteril? Benedryl? Last night (i am on day 6)... I've been having problems sleeping.. Today I took 2 benadryl and still couldn't sleep , so then I took one alteril.. and prayed and then I finally fell asleep.. I think I'm sorry you are having problems sleeping because I know it is very horrible to not be able to sleep.. I am not the best person to try to help you.. simply because I can't seem to care about anything.. I am so sorry..

[ActingBrandNew]

It takes our bodies a long time to adjust after getting clean. It can be one of the most frustrating aspects of recovery. There are many on the forum with the same problem. It will....does get better in time. If you have the option to see a doc maybe its worth a trip. If anything, you can ask for recommendations on supplements and such that can help you sleep. I myself drank Kava tea and took Valerian Root which I found very helpful. Sleep will come soon. Congrats on the clean time...keep up the good work.