My pleasure, happy to hear from you
Yes it is. Search “sleep” in the search bar and you’ll find many threads about it - you’re sure to find lots of stories and tips. A lot of people have developed a nighttime routine that helps them, some do herbal teas, hot showers / baths, sleep meditations (there are many sleep playlists on Apple Music, Spotify, www.InsightTimer.com, etc), and other helpful sleep tools.
I also have trouble at specific times of the day, in my case it’s around 5:00 and also sometimes later in the evening. I have had mixed success navigating those but I can share that many people have those times where it’s been a habit to “act out” and indulge our addiction. Addiction is habit, and habits can be changed. Having help, helps (which is partly why we’re here!).
One tip I follow that has helped me many times is a simple rule:
You have permission to do anything that’s safe and legal, to stay sober.
Why don’t you get yourself some ice cream on the way home or a large strawberry milkshake? It is something you’d look forward to, and that gives you something to think about instead of the booze (which is poison anyway, so a strawberry milkshake is 100% a healthy choice there).
Also, check in here at 5:00. Share a picture of your milkshake on the Foodies thread!
Foodies Unite #5 (trigger warning food) TAKE ANOTHER LITTLE PIZZA MY HEART!
And/or if you want to check in here that works too:
Checking in daily to maintain focus #48
Take care and don’t give up. It is one day, one hour, 5 minutes at a time. Keep asking for help and keep sharing Addiction is about being numb and disconnected. Health (which includes being sober) is about being connected. Staying connected helps keep you safe.