Can't sleep without alcohol

[Rockbase2124]

It just seems that my anxiety won't let me sleep unless i get drunk enough to sleep. I can't go on living like this.

[NotToday]

This is definitely not the best thing to do, but I completely understand what you're going through as I was once there. Unfortunately, drinking does much more harm than good.

I stopped drinking completely this past February and my body is going through all types of madness. Actually, I'm laying in bed now feeling symptoms that I've had to google because they're new ones. Came across this site: itsjustafeeling.co.uk/can_p...

Ugh, this sucks so much. I hope that you can find a better way to cope.

[dee_bells]

Are you taking any medication for anxiety or melatonin for sleep?

I can understand but I have the worst hangovers so I don’t drink as much as I used to.

My dr prescribed an anti-depressant that aids with sleep but I have out of body reactions so I don’t take it.

I try unisom, natural melatonin or my anxiety pill. I sleep only 3-4 hours but am up most of the night.

I have a shelf full of vodka, tequila and the fridge has beer but it doesn’t sound good.

Are you seeing a therapist? I know our minds run rampant at night but try to cut back on your alcohol, try deep breathing, and think about good things, if possible.

I wish you the best of luck. 😁

[Rockbase2124 in reply to dee_bells]

Thank you for your comments. Really appreciate the positive comments. Thank you