Sleep has been elusive lately and I've been having strong cravings so i can sleep... Ugh need solutions
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What's the thing your struggling with if I may ask?
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Suzy, you’re not alone. Sleep can be elusive. But don’t worry, it’s just our addict/ego minds trying to get us to relapse. It will pass! A deeper inner peace and sleep will be yours.
Reading the big blue book of AA really helps! I’ve heard it called the big blue sleeping pill🫠. I would read it every night laying in bed. It really works
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Opiates
Most obsessive thoughts will pass in less than 15 minutes. Just hold on. I was on opiates for decades, back when heroin was real and im almost 2 years sober and off of all maintenance (suboxone/methadone) this whole time. It takes rigorous recovery. Rigorous honesty. You can absolutely do it. Go to a meeting, raise your hand, ask for women's numbers. Just get to bed clean, thats all you have to do today.
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Have you tried drinking Chamomile or peppermint tea before bed? Or turn off phone etc an hour before bedyyyyy, taking a warm shower or bath to relax, listening to calming music or a sleep meditation, and keeping the room dark and cool can all help. Time comes as your body heals. Keep going
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There are some decent sleep and meditation apps.
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