Debbie and anyone else with sleeplessness

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Hi Debbie, I want to echo what Casey said. We try to minimize insomnia, but it is a normal part of what we are going through. It is part of withdrawal. For me, what helped was to find the time when my body actually wanted to sleep. For months I went to bed by 7:30 or 8 pm at night. Even though I might be up from 12 am on, the few hours that I got were very good quality and sustained me. Everyone's circadian rhythm is different, and our circadian rhythms are messed up from the drugs. So it may take some experimenting and paying attention to your body to find the best time. I also found it very important to not lay in bed tossing and turning. And I had problems with darkness and had to sleep with the light on at least part of the night. In addition, I always have a few good books and my favorite shows on DVD. I don't spend any

time "trying" to sleep. If I'm not falling asleep, I either read or watch a disc. It has been a strange year. Eight hours of sleep is not even a distant memory. I really can't remember it. If I get five hours in a row now, it is a very good night. On four hours, I'm rested. And you are talking to someone who always needed 8-10 hours of sleep. But once I began the withdrawal process it was like leaving everything I knew before behind. So, surprisingly, I have turned into one of those people who doesn't need much sleep. But, I still cannot stay up late. If I tried to get my four hours from 12 am to 4 am I would be a complete wreck. Keep us posted __________________________________________________