When I was in rehab they gave me clonidine, valium, and seroquel and I still was up all night, zero hours of sleep, not even minutes. I have always suffered insomnia though and because of that and my anxiety I literally couldn't sleep correctly for months. What I found that was odd is when I finally did sleep some in a night I almost felt too racey and anxious the next day, it was like I almost just preferred to be tired and zombie like so I didn't think much in the beginning at least.
A lot of the OTC meds make the restless legs unbearable, so I wouldn't recommend Nyquil, Benadryl, or Unisom. Try SleepMD.
Hi Lea well up at midnight is normal most people cant sleep at all so count your blessing you slept yeserday.....I would try to stay awake during the day it may help you sleep at night for me I dident sleep for 2 friggin weeks at all I thought I would go into a manic epasode im bipolar also after 2 weeks I started to get cat naps here and there but sleep was elusive for the next 90 days....my last detox was off a boat load of methadone so it was expected the pills are a lot ezer then that crap just know there is light at the end of the tunnel....did you check your messages yet I left you 2 last night keep posting for support we all want to see you make it...........Gnarly
it will get better but I will say that the other meds could hold you back just jump and be done that way all you have to wonder about is normal stuff if that makes sense ?? the mind game of is this pill helping or hurting is just another battle I found that the natural way with vitamins and normal food is the best way for me but that's me good luck today and remember you did not get hook in two days so it be over real fast either..
Leah,
hang in there girl. just get to day 5 and you will start to feel better. its a struggle. i wish i could snap my fingers and it be june 5,2016. days seem to drag on. back at work :(
Totally normal and a total pain in the ***....i know, but part of the process that we all seem to go through. I had some valium during my w/d and i found it didnt help at all! In fact, i found it made it much worse b/c i couldnt sleep but now was even more tired! Some people try the melatonin or valerian root....might help, just didnt help me. Just push through it and keep moving forwards....no turning back now!!!