Day 5 and really could use some sleep! - Addiction & Recovery Message Board

Frustrated5 · 09-20-2005, 07:20 AM

Well last night I think I got maybe a good 3 hours of sleep and the rest of the night was restless! I know this is to be expected and will get better with time but it is so hard for me. I have bad anxiety in the morning and it lasts untill mid-afternoon which seems to wear me out...I just wish I could get some rest, with all that my body has gone through in the last 4 days I just feel so drained. I don't want to do anything during the day, and I don't feel like leaving the house. I feel like its written all over me that I am sick and I don't want to go out and face the world yet. Well one more day to get through till another...I will make it!

InnerPeaceFound · 09-20-2005, 08:55 AM

Have you tried Benydryl to help you sleep?It is an antihistimine and not addictive.

Frustrated5 · 09-20-2005, 09:09 AM

I will try anything that won't make me addicted to it! I just need some good sleep to get my head a little clearer. I'm doing the detox recipe with out the benzo's, I have some but I don't want to take them, I have heard how bad those are to get off of. Just need to hang in there. And thanks for the reply!

InnerPeaceFound · 09-20-2005, 09:23 AM

The Benydryl will help you sleep.I continue to read how others are using benzos to help them in their self detox.I am a recovering addict and know that self discipline is not one of our stronger suits when in active addiction.For myself I would not just take one of anything.So, I feel it is dangerous territory for anyone to substitute another addictive drug to ease the withdrawals of another without medical supervision.

I was addicted to Oxycontin and cocaine and reading the posts of day 1,day2,day3 and 4 etc. takes me back to how I felt.Not just physically but emotionally as well.What a rollercoaster ride I went through!But I made it with alot of strong will and determination.I did detox myself and knew I needed further treatment.So I did go into an intensive outpatient program 4 days a week to help me learn to deal with life without using.Once your detox is over the real work will begin!!I am here for you if you need someone to chat with who has been where you are now.(((Hugs)))

Arememom · 09-20-2005, 08:49 PM

Frustrated5

It will get better with each passing day. Even though you don't want to go out, it may help just to sit outside in the sunshine maybe 10 minutes, hot soaking bath or shower. Try anything that usually helps you relax. I use a heating pad to those places that are really tense. Hope you feel better soon. Have a good night.