Hello. I came to realize that 100% of my work/social problems stemmed from my drinking. By not drinking, I will have much healthier relationships. Day 3, I’m having trouble staying asleep, any tips?

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The big book of AA puts me asleep. Congrats on day 3, it does get better. You’re doing the right thing!

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Exercise vigorously during the day. Avoid screens and bright white light at night

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This. Cut back on caffeine as well. Theanine also helps and you can find at any drug store.

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It took me a few weeks to regulate to sober sleeping. Just as it had takin a few years to regulate to non-sober sleeping. After a week or three your sleep will improve and you will get more on a consistent schedule.

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This was the case for me earlier this year. The first day was the hardest and it generally got better every day after as measured via my watch.

The 3 “miserable” weeks of sleeping was actually better quality than normal. Less hours, but better quality. Eventually those two numbers came back together.

It’s unfortunately just one of those things that took time for me. Running helped take the edge off.

2+ years in and I still haven’t figured out the sleep part. Things that DEFINITELY don’t help:
- Caffeine late in the day
- Sugar at night
- Too much water before bed
- Scrolling through social media before bed

Things that I’ve experimented with recently that seem to help a little:
- Stick to a bedtime routine (go to bed at same time, do the same thing each night)
- Adding electrolytes to the water I drink (aids with absorption and hydration)
- Meditation before bed (even 5 min helps)
- Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink (clean home = clean mind)
- Call into a Zoom AA meeting everyday.

Melatonin and a sleep mask. Hot bath or shower. Try to take a nap during the day if really tired. The brain is rewiring and healing so while it’s tough, it means good things happening.

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Get to a doctor, and get to meetings. Often people have addictions to cover other issues, prescribed medication and therapy can help with this.

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