So im in full blown menopause . I get about 3 hours sleep every night for around two months now. And i can deal with it until every time i close my eyes im having vivid drug nightmares . Most time with my click i choose to leave behind . Only because they couldnt grow with me . So realky i guess it was their choice . Im about to my wits end . Im not going to lie to my sober friends as i HAVE been lying to my family . I AM TITERTOTTERING on this life or death cliff and i dont know what the f to do . Im begging my grasious lord to help me and he has . I just want a peaceful sleep gosh da##it. Please help me anybody .
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I've been running in 4 hrs pretty consecutively for years. Here are some of the things i do. Meditation, for 15 minutes before bed. Or read a book until you get tired. Or journal. If it gets bad enough, ZZzquil works fairly well. It's over the counter and non-habit forming, so your body won't become dependent on daily or every other day usage. No caffeine after 7pm, but ideally try to cut it out during the day also or atleast minimize, and stay away from high sugar drinks and food before bed also. Also, exercise for 30 minutes a day (walking is good, running, heck, play hopscotch for 30 minutes)
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I'm also struggling with insomnia!! I had a hysterectomy about 3 years ago and now I'm in menopause. But it's not even just that, my fiance just got his CDL and is now on the road. I don't know how to get used to him being gone. It's like every little noise terrifies me. That's never happened before. Last night, I was finally sleeping so soundly, when a friend showed up at 3 am. High out of her mind. And asking me if I wanted to do some. First I tried to talk to her. I've been sober too long to turn back, but she was too far gone. I hadn't seen her in months and she's lost between 30 and 40 pounds. It broke my heart making her leave. But I can't jeopardize my sobriety for anyone. So needless to say, no sleep again. Thanks Anna!!
Wow Ashley , you should be proud that you had the wisdom to make that choice . I just get so frustrated and don’t know how to stop those nightmares . I’m doing a lot of self help like Matthew said in text above yours . I won’t give up . I promised myself . Good luck to you . Lord bless.
Thanks Matthew , I finally bought some melatonin today. I’ll let you know soon if it works .
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Goto your Dr get put on HRT therapy and maybe speak to therapist about the using dreams I was having the same problem and my therapist put me on a medication that stops your dreams