Nightmares

[pamela352195 (Pamela C)]

I like working out early too.

[russ343569 (Russ M)]

Yes I suffer from ptsd ,trauma,abuse , the demons come about that time for me too writing in a journal , talking to someone, this shall pass it will

[paul383551 (paul perez)]

Yes Lina. I’m lucky if I get 3 hours sleep a night. It’s crazy but true. People say it’s normal for a recovering alcoholic to go through but I didn’t think it was going to be this long. Stay strong my friend and keep fighting.

[gabriel148306 (Kimbal Smith)]

Oh yeah, the 3:30am brain gremlins. Classic. It’s like my subconscious sets an alarm just to remind me of every awkward thing I’ve ever done and throw in a nightmare for good measure. Since I quit drinking too, sleep’s been… spicy. You’re definitely not alone. those early hours can feel like your brain’s throwing a horror movie marathon with no intermission. Hang in there though,each night gets a little easier, and eventually your brain realizes it’s not invited to the 4am party anymore. Sending strength and sleepy vibes your way.

[canuckj169198 (CanuckJ)]

Turn those thoughts over to your high power and then put a soothing mediation on to control your thoughts before you go back to sleep. I been down this road also.

[nated315430 (NateD)]

I still do from time to time. Sometimes I’m just awake at 400am and stay awake.

If I’m up I meditate and exercise (and have an extra cup of coffee!!) and let myself be calm and centered.

Still better than the hangovers and depression.

[crissy267894 (Crissy)]

I do, not as much. Waking up early almost every day. Which makes for a really long day. Nightmares not as much. I put peaceful music on or sometimes asmr helps me fall back to sleep

[darol339156 (Darol Bouton)]

Sorry to hear this.

[robyn353708 (Robyn)]

Really great suggestions

[christina352282 (Christina A)]

There have been soooo many times I’ve experienced nightmares when I’m trying to get clean. Haven’t had any here lately though. But when they happen, I pray until I fall back to sleep; asking God to take them away.

[joshua288790 (Josh Rehn)]

Got 6 months notched yesterday and woke up early from a not new Josh nightmare this morning. I’ve talked about it in A.A. meetings and I’m told it’s normal for it to go on for a while and to be thankful they are just dreams and recognize just that. Our brains our still healing from the years and years of damage we did to it. Gets better with time but I feel for you and you’re not alone!

[carmelina347954 (Carmelina)]

Appreciate that!