Not going to make it.

Question

I'm having a real problem.  It's almost 3:00 am and I haven"t slept a wink. I feel miserable.  I don't think I can take too much more of this.

elwoodsf · Answer

Keep fighting the fight. You are a winner and will get through this too. Just posting here and staying with us is the first step. Be proud of yourself that you are reaching out for help. Now that you are here, you are a part of all of our recoveries. Keep posting. We need you too. :)

worried878 · Answer

sleep helps us stay strong...hoping u r getting plenty  (:

melodie79 · Answer

Hi I am hoping you get a good night rest  tonight..  lots of zzz's  zzz's (lol)  I am sure it does'nt matter how many times you slip,,people will always be here to support you I know I will anyways. Ever try a hot bath before bed???  decaf tea?? reading till your eyes get sore (lol)  sometimes I watch t.v. till I just fall asleep.  books or magazines work great makes your eye balls sore.  I am crossing my fingers for you.  Here's hoping you get a good nights rest......take care melodie

Beth105 · Answer

You can do it, I've got faith in you. Get some B complex Vitamins it's like natural valium and should help you sleep too. I don't think you can overdose on vitamins I've taken 4 at once, and they relaxed me nicely. (smiles warmly) chin-up, you can make it through this.  -Beth

fromunder · Answer

Day 3? Almost home....remember to keep thinking about NOT chasing or counting pills, or how much money youre saving. Whatever youre M.O., gotta look at the positives constantly. Look out the window at people that are not addicts and envy them. Sleep is gonna be a problem but the w/d's will be gone soon. After that you might have a little sleep problem for a while, but try to consider as just a bout of bad insomnia. Embrace it. Get up when you start twitching and watch tv. You gotta pay some price for damaging youre body. Im on day 23 and had a horrible time sleeping because i was relating no sleep to my withdrawal symptoms. Try to pretend the insomnia is its own issue and focus on no caffeine, cigarettes etc....if you werent an addict, and you suddenly had insomnia, it wouldnt be much more than an annoyance right? try to treat it as such and youll be fine....keep reading and posting. hang in there

J

LJ3650 · Answer

Thanks for the encouragement Beth.  It's people like you that, I'm sure, are going to help me get through this.

Thanks again.

Beth105 · Answer

Listen, you can do this, I did and so did so many others here! You are human and sometimes we slip but we are here to get you going again. I was clean back in September but I went back to using, now I'm clean and I made up my mind I'M DONE THIS TIME! It's so empowering to break free from the chains that bind! Life is so short, and I'm here for ya!   Beth

LJ3650 · Answer

I finally had to take a sip of cough med w/codine.  It helped me sleep and today I feel really good. I probablly won't sleep tonight but I won't go to the cough med any more.  I felt so bad after taking it, I threw the rest down the drain.  Even though I slipped, I hope you guys continue to give me courage.

Thanks

elwoodsf · Answer

You are going to make it because you have all of this support behind you. 

Don't give up the fight. I remember when my son was a baby, he didn't sleep through the night for 15 months. I was miserable. A very wise friend told me that nobody dies from the lack of sleep. Yes, I too have trouble sleeping at night. I am on day four. Yet her words still echo in my mind. Yes, I am tired at work. I don't get anything done when I get home but I am clean for four days now. Everything that doesn't get done now will get done eventually.

Take care ~ hang in there. We are with you.

fromunder · Answer

how we doin? get any sleep?

worried878 · Answer

need to talk to ur doctor and get sumpin for sleep if nothing otc like melatonin or valerian is working.tylenol pm helps some too...there are som safe drugs he can prescribe to help u sleep...u need ur sleep to stay strong..i know some are afraid of any meds right now but if it comes down to relapsing or sleeping...choose sleeping...good luck

sway1 · Answer

the lack of sleep has been my downfall several times. it got worse with age. i want to do the thomas recipe and am having a difficult time convincing my doctor to prescribe me the valium. without it i feel doomed to fail b4 i begin. best of luck to you.   sway

merrymaria · Answer

hang in there...you will have a few more yucky days but after 5/6 days you will feel better.  i could never sleep either in the early days...very normal.  have you tried melatonin?  a natural hormone...nothing addicting..sold by vitamins in the grocery.  i know you feel terrible but you can do it........keep posting and good luck to you...maria

gizzy32 · Answer

I hope your finally getting some rest. Don`t give up, it`s just a couple days of hell, but it will be worth it to be free. Hope you come back on today and let us know how you are. You were using percs right.

Florida_Guy737 · Answer

are you home today?  do you have to interact with anyone?  if not...keep going.

BTW - what was your doc, how much were you on & how long?

enufisenuf · Answer

short term pain for long term gain...you can do it...sounds like a locker room slogan, but it is true...again you can do it.

LJ3650 · Answer

this is gonna be my second day.  I don't think I'll make it too much further.

Florida_Guy737 · Answer

Hey There...we've been there as well; you can do this!  Yes, lack of sleep is difficult but your body will rest.  I remember my first few weeks of getting only a few hours each night and then literally 2-3 months before I got a full 8 hours.   Hot showers, warm food and stop thinking about not sleeping...only adds to anxiety.  

Take it one hour at a time...you'll make it!

Guy

fromunder · Answer

yeah thats the worst for me also....best thing I do at this hour is just get up and try to find something to do. watching movies did it for me but stay away from the weird rsad onesif youcan..lol.....what day are you?