Well it is another night and no sleep. I haven't slept at night in so long I forget what it was like. I have this sleep problem and I've tried everything but I just can't sleep. Ever sense I've gotten sober I have been up every other hour and now I just don't sleep. My doctor has tried everything in the past and nothing works and I've tried everything over the counter and nothing works I get so crazy even my ferrets and cat are sleeping (not me) well I'm going to try to read a little and see what happens.. Till later Gail
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Ya know after I quit drinking I had a very hard time sleeping. I'd sleep for maybe 2 hours sometimes 1 and wake up. I don't know if it's because the alcohol isn't in my system or what the problem was, but no sleep made for a very grumpy lady....ha,ha So I eventually got an over the counter sleep aid, and this seems to work for me. At first I checked with my doctor to make sure this sleep aid wasn't addictive, seeing as I have a very very addictive personality. If I like something I go overboard to the point of addiction. Be it food, smoking or booze.
So after I found out it was habit forming, I bought it and it's helped me get at least 4-6 hours sleep a night.
You mentioned you've tried everything so I'm sure you've tried the over the counter medications. Have you tried leaving a radio or TV on in the background. Some nights I set the TV to shut off in 60 mins. I do know what your going through. Being up all night when everyone else is sleeping is so lonely and aggravating. Many a night I'd sit looking out my computer room window, into the dark feeling alone and angry that I couldn't sleep like a normal person. No I had to be up no one to keep me company. So I spent many a night on my computer. Finally after many years of sleepless nights, I broke down and got the over the counter med.
Okay time to close this chapter...ha.ha Hope you find a way to a good nights sleep. Your Cyber Friend Mary
Just re-read my response and the one line should have read after I found out it WASN'T habit forming. My fingers get going faster than my brain and I usually proof read my reponse before sending.
This time I didn't and look what happened. ha.ha So just to clarify, I'm not taking anything that's addictive or habit forming. Been there done that and hopefully will never walk that path again.
I just found your journal and I wish you well. I'm lucky to not have had this problem you speak of. I did date a man ten years my junior after my husband died and he was a recovering alcoholic. He told me a lot about things he did when drinking and about his loss of family so I can sympathize in a way. Paula
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