Yes, Gonee, it happened while in my addiction and it still happens, but not as often in sobriety for me. instead of sheep, i count my blessings and the people i love and remember the times when things clicked together so beautfifully that i knew it was God in control. if i am still not able to sleep i get up and read. when the words blur on the page, i go to bed. good night, dear. jj/sheila
I never met analc who wasn't sharp as a tack. Hell, how else could we cleverly drink all those years?! It comes with the territory. Part of this recovery, like it or not, is learning to accept ouridiosyncrasies (Geez, that looks weird spelled out). If THIS is what you are concerned about, work on accepting this about yourself and it will lose its power over you.
If its the sleep loss and all the stuff that goes with that, then, if it happens a lot, this forum should help with various remedies. I personally, am not afraid to take Nighttime Sleep Aid (Diphenhydramine) which is certainly not habit forming and makes me drowsy enough to sleep. But, thats after 27 years of trusting myself not to drink. If youre a newby, listen to what your sponsor has to say.
Just like most of what happens in A.A., youre not alone. Give that notion its due, too. Those three (3) things should help, somewhat, I hope.
-- Edited by rayted32 on Monday 30th of April 2012 08:35:24 AM
Yeah that happens to me Gonee...usually when I'm defending something about myself and have some PTSD attached to it. I get up and read or come here or do something else that occupies my brain until sleep mode increases. Its also a good time to practice some psycho/cybernetic techniques and gentle prayer. I don't like it when it happens and it always goes away. In support.
