My mind won’t shut off tonight.. 
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I know that feeling all too well !! I hated when people would tell me it gets better but it does so hang in there .. I work nights so I’m here if you need to talk ..
Me too. My mind, and restless legs.
This is my biggest obstacle in sobriety; sleeping. If you haven't tried them, both melatonin and CBD work sometimes. I've been prescribed Seraquel and hydroxyzine, which absolutely work but rough waking up ( similar to hangover). I'm trying a combination of supplement recommended by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman: L-Theanine, Apigenin, and Magnesium threonate.....these are supposed to shut down your forebrain to turn off that over-thinking and one works as an anxiolytic. I'm not doing them justice with my explanation. Just search "Andrew Huberman sleep supplements " on YouTube for detailed explanation. The cheapest way would be melatonin, chamomile, and CBD but they tend to cease working with me personally. Good luck. Holler if ya need any info.
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Meditation for me began with quieting my mind at night. Stay off social media before bed to begin with. But I would just force my mind to not think. At first I could barely handle 30 seconds. It felt strange. But I began to fall asleep doing it. It’s much easier today. Nothing you can change about the past and the future isn’t here yet. Important to just do what ever your best is each day. Sometimes I fall short. Sometimes I exceed my expectations of myself. Camamille tea really helps as well or some combination of sleepy time tea with some honey. Suggest you do the 12 step work and attend meetings.
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I really struggled to sleep well for my first few weeks to maybe a month sober. What kept me going was knowing that my addiction caused the issues with my sleep and not anything else, I take melatonin now and it helps to a degree. Good luck to you !
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Is over-responsible types stay awake so we can be sure the world is running right. Let Atlas carry the world tonight.
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I know the feeling so I started drinking Sleepytime tea. Oh my God it’s quiet my mind and I been sleeping ever since and I drink it 1 cup at night. It’s the greatest try it.
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