I've been meaning to ask, but keep forgetting. My bf has a lot of trouble sleeping at nite. He tosses and turns, has bad dreams about people chasing him, doing drugs, etc., and insomnia when he wakes up from these bad dreams for hours sometimes. This has been going on for a long time. Is this a result of his crack addiction? How long does it last? He has been clean now since Jan. 15th. We have slept together all night probably a total of two nights since then. He doesn't like to take Tylenol PM or other sleeping pills because they make him so groggy the next day. Any suggestions? I thought maybe drinking a glass of milk before bed, but he hasn't tried that. By the way, he calmed down a lot yesterday, probably because he knew he had to get a suit and that I was the one who had to pay for it. He says his will pay me back for everything, just want him to THIS time. I guess I have to trust him since he is sober for now. Also, did ya'll notice we have a new forum topic - success stories? I read it a little while ago.
hey, cajungirl just wanted to say "hi."
no advice. no "hard talk" and all that. just "hi."
and i hope you have a nice weekend.
no advice. no "hard talk" and all that. just "hi."
and i hope you have a nice weekend.
Hi cajungirl. My bf has been going through the same thing. Not sleeping. He DOC was heroin and oxy's so I am nt sure if they are related. But he took a TylenolPM only one, last night and the night before and has slept for at least 6 hours both night. we slept together over the last wekend, we were both up every hour on the hour, so I know how you feel too. Tel him to try that it might work.
Hi Bob B. and thanks! You have a good weekend too. I am going to the funeral home tonite (bf's uncle died) and then to a funeral tomorrow, so it is not going to be so much fun, but hopefully, everything will get back to normal soon.
so sorry, cajungirl. but, i must say, it's good to read your writings without the frantic mode. i know you've been through the ringer. and i compliment you -- not only for your stamina, but for your work towards personal serenity.
Dairy products like milk and cheese help, also turkey ...ya know how everyone gets sleepy after eatin a big 'ol bird. It is because turkey contains a lot of tryptophan....an amino acid . tryptophan can also be purchased at health food, vitamin stores. sometimes it is called HTP-5 . also melatonin help. these are natural occuring amino-acids in food , so it isnt like taking a drug. there are also herbal formulas made for helping one to relax and fall asleep ...
Hi Bob, just a hi, it has been a while , I hope you are doing well. AL
i am fine, AL. Probably better than i aught to be and much better than I deserve. Thanks for asking.
I'm at work, had a turkey sandwich for lunch and was just getting up from my nap (that's supposed to be a joke).
you never cease to amaze me. I didn't know all those things about amino acids and such.
Good to hear from you, mon ami.
I'm at work, had a turkey sandwich for lunch and was just getting up from my nap (that's supposed to be a joke).
you never cease to amaze me. I didn't know all those things about amino acids and such.
Good to hear from you, mon ami.
Ya, who could have seen this one coming.......a speed freak figurin out ways to get a good nights sleep!! ah yes, the lord works in mysterious ways.
I have always had a fascination with nutrition and such. A fascination which I feel saved my life . I used to abuse everything from alcohol on up, or down depending on how you look at it . What amazes me ( and my sisters especially) is how well my memory still works . I attribute it to taking lots of vities and supplements ....because I sure didnt eat or sleep right for 30 + years
Kind of an interesting side note ...I have found out recently the one uncle I still have alive , has been fighting cancer for several years , and apparently doing well .....with his own method , not the doctors.....what is he doing ?? using mega-doses of vities and supplements to help his body fight the cancer itself . interesting food ( or would it be supplement ?) for thought .
best wishes ........AL
PS Bob, anybody that brings help to others as you have, deserves all the good things he can handle . I think everyone else will agree with that
I have always had a fascination with nutrition and such. A fascination which I feel saved my life . I used to abuse everything from alcohol on up, or down depending on how you look at it . What amazes me ( and my sisters especially) is how well my memory still works . I attribute it to taking lots of vities and supplements ....because I sure didnt eat or sleep right for 30 + years
Kind of an interesting side note ...I have found out recently the one uncle I still have alive , has been fighting cancer for several years , and apparently doing well .....with his own method , not the doctors.....what is he doing ?? using mega-doses of vities and supplements to help his body fight the cancer itself . interesting food ( or would it be supplement ?) for thought .
best wishes ........AL
PS Bob, anybody that brings help to others as you have, deserves all the good things he can handle . I think everyone else will agree with that