When will i be able to sleep again?? - Addiction & Recovery Message Board

NYRangerfan · 08-14-2003, 01:26 PM

I'm new here....

i was taking 100mgs of mscontin for 2 weeks...after having been free from this drug for a couple of months...i know, I slipped

but even doing it for just those 2 weeks got me hooked again...

I went into detox the first time to escape this addiction but I wasn't able to do that in this instance, I had to rough it out home without anyone knowing about it...I called all kinds of doctors to see if I could find a doctor that knew how to deal with addictions...no luck

they always referred me to detox...so i had to do it myself...but IF i could have, id go the detox route any day over trying to do it alone at home...

I am now day 5 without anything....and i am beginning to feel semi human again...i no longer have the feeling of having to run to the bathroom or have a barfbag handy...nor do i feel like i'm laying in a pool of sweat (which really bothers me the most, its so gross)...and i am starting to eat a little bit again....

But, my question is...WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO SLEEP??they sent me home with something to help me sleep when i left detox before...and i tried something OTC last night, but that didn't work...
I think if only I could get some sleep and real rest that I would really start feeling better again...

how long does it take to get your sleeping pattern back??

and i'd like to say thanks to all of you that post here, you helped me in more ways then you will probably ever know...thank you

okieatheart · 08-14-2003, 01:39 PM

Well,those 2 week binges will do it to you everytime! LOL
Do you have any benzo's at all? Xanax,klonopin? That usually helps but they are also HIGHLY addictive so be very careful! If you don't I think you might just have to tough it out a little longer I know sleep deprivation was a BIG problem for alot of people going through w/ds...Good Luck to ya and no more binges....okay?

mountain · 08-14-2003, 02:16 PM

NY,
Its been 17 days for me and I still am having trouble sleeping --I know exactly what you mean, I just want to sleep the month away and wake up feeling normal, I do however seem to be feeling a little better each day if I compair each day to the previous day but still not yet feeling good or great

sandra421 · 08-14-2003, 02:41 PM

my hubby has been using tylenol PM, ok tylenols not the best thing to be taking while kicking but they seem to work for him, just a thought
good luck to you

rlcowboy · 08-14-2003, 03:16 PM

Hey, I took Ambien and it works real well but you have to get a prescription for it.