Heroin: Methadone Symptoms & Side Effects

Question: How long does insomnia due to heroin withdrawal last?

(Posted by: Lexi26 on 2010-08-24 04:26:47)

I have been clean for about a week and a half, after having a pretty steady habit for the last six months. I know I am over the worst part of the withdrawal, but I still am having a lot of trouble sleeping. I will lay in bed tossing and turning until I eventually give up and decide to stay awake all night and day so I can make myself tired enough to fall asleep the next day. Even when I do this I still only fall asleep for few hours the next day before waking up and starting the cycle over again. I don't think any otc sleep aid will be much help because I probably have a tolerance from using them to make powder (cheese). I tried taking some Benadryl the other night but it did nothing but make me feel worse the next day. I am starting my second year of college this Wednesday and really need to get some sleep so I can focus on class.If anyone who has gone through this before or who knows what they are talking about could tell me how long it will be until I can get back to a normal sleep schedule or has any tips please let me know...thank you. ps- please don't respond if all you want to do is tell me how bad drugs are and how I am an idiot for getting addicted...I know this already ok?

Posted by: Marz on 2010-08-24, 04:44:10

Chamomile tea is a natural relaxer and vitamins: 'Thank the lord you made it ', I my self have been clean for three years and you really have to set a schedule for your self like: Praying, working out in the morning go to school, do your studying, get involved with a church or sport ,have dinner with a friend, (surround yourself with people who don't use is very important) Letting people know you struggle with drug abuse, you will show others that it is possible and leading by example rather then being an addicted. I have made better decisions with my life and really love this life I Made. God bless you!

Posted by: Tink on 2010-08-24, 09:16:07

"Individual results may vary " - hate to say it, but its true.... Your on an upswing - Next couple of weeks will be the worst - around 30 days it will get a lot better - around 90 it will be better still....it just keeps getting better.... But you're gonna have a hard time getting to sleep for the next couple of weeks. Don't let it get you down - its got to be better than using, right?