So today is my second day sober and I’m all ready struggling, but not through the day, it’s on a night when I’m going to bed.
See i always go to bed when my bf does there would be odd occasions I didn’t (due to been at friends drinking ect) but when I’m home no matter what I’d always go to bed with him be that him dragging me up the stairs when I was blind drunk or me been able to stubble up them.
So last night I went to bed with him must of been 10.45pm and I was tired but soon as we got up stairs and my head hit that pillow my head went 10 to the dozen. It’s like everything I’m struggling with or regrets came rushing back like a massive tap on the shoulder and “oooo can you remember that time you…” and "oooo can you remember when…"
I ended up taking two sleeping tablets and sat up on here reading till around 3am before I laid back and gave it another try and still I was tossing and turning.
Alcohol numbed all of this for me and it helped me sleep, obviously. So now what am I meant to do to get myself to sleep? I really don’t want to have to rely on tablets. Will this pass in time? I’m someone who really loves her sleep so I don’t want to end up getting crouchy ect because of lack of sleep.
@Miguel I really hope it does pass I knew the first few days would be hard but I didn’t think it would affect my sleeping as much as it has. But thank you for your advice I understand what you mean completely. My friend told me should try meditation to relax before bed. I’ve never tried but never say never I guess. Hopefully it works
I had that same problem for a week but the first 3days was the hardest for my …I nearly slept nothing and I was sick with the withdrawal I tried convincing myself to take just one drink to feel better…but I am 2 weeks sober now …I sleep like a baby my bad memories are in my past and the new me is full of energy and happy!!!
It WILL get easier! Possibly you could get a one off small supply of tablets just to use it you have to. Otherwise, maybe have a warm drink, have a bath, do some stretches, just change your routine. Try not to worry about it because it will definitely get easier, and I found I sleep much better now anyway. I used to wake up early when I was drinking, and felt panicked and crappy in the morning and now I feel I have had a proper sleep.
@Nicolle hang in there! Maybe start an exercise routine if your able it helps tremendously!
I will preface this with…I am a man of deep Christian Faith. But what you’re dealing with is the Comic Battle we all face.
I used to have to sleep with the radio on because I didnt want to hear those voices. It seemed like the only time they were absent was when I was hammered.
Here’s the thing the Devil screams and God whispers. The Devil is happy right where you’re at. Any time we attempt to take a new and positive path he I intensives his attack. Be strong. Hes only happy when you’re miserable.
In my last post I meant to say the Cosmic Battle. Not Comic Battle
@Oliverjava so I tried meditation last night, first time ever and I’ve never felt anything like it before, I was so relaxed and switched off from everything. I had to listen to two different 15 minute ones before I eventually nodded off. And I woke up this morning with no alarm just woke up naturally at a ‘normal’ time. I’ll definitely be adding this to my daily routine. Thank you so much.
And Thank you everyone for the support means alot guys 
Awesome you got a good night’s sleep!
When in rehab, I had a racing mind at bedtime for about a week and a half. Not to mention the vivid dreams.
What my doctor told me was that it was due to the fact that alcohol was suppressing my brain activity. Ultimately, once removed, it started to go haywire readjusting.
He also said this is the reason that seizures can happen within the first 4 days of detox.
In the third week, my bedtime routine became normalized. I didnt meditate, but I jogged one to three miles a night to make myself tired.
So good luck and it sounds awesome that the meditation is working for you! I