Dealing with Insomnia during Detox

The persistent symptoms of difficulty relating to falling asleep is known insomnia. Insomnia is a common side effect of de-addiction. It is one of the withdrawal symptoms. During early recovery stages, the occurrence of insomnia is said to be five times higher than in general population. The problems associated with insomnia could continue till months, years and more subjecting the recovering addict to ailments such as anxiety, tiredness, mood disorders, depression and so on.

The main concern here is that persistent insomnia if left untreated could interfere with one’s recovery process and contribute to relapse. Hence it is important to understand that insomnia is just a withdrawal symptom caused by quitting moo-altering chemical substances and work on tips to cope with the same. Good news is that most usually insomnia diminishes by itself or else also could be managed by a few lifestyle changes.

Tips to deal with insomnia

• Regular Sleep Schedule Committing to a regular time of sleep alters the mechanism of your body by adjusting your circadian rhythm to your new routine. A structured routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time each day not only effects the quality of your sleep but also helps you plan your day better. The more consistent your routine is, the earlier the results will be.
• Exercise Exercising helps enhance your mood and aid in better sleep. Exercise also helps in relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety.
• A Relaxing Bedtime Routine The concept of relaxation is unique to each person. Some prefer long warm baths, while some others like to listen to their favourite music. Establishing a relaxing bed time routines help attain good sleep. It is a must to avoid brighter lights including laptops, TV, phone tablet etc that trigger your brain to stay awake for longer times.
• Mindful Eating Mindful eating helps ease your body into sleep at the confined timings. Avoiding caffeine to relax your mind, having early suppers to make sure your food is already digested by the time you sleep, Not being hungry by the time you sleep because hunger pranks may wake you up. Also limit the intake of liquids during night times to avoid waking up to use the rest-room.
• Keep the Bedroom Sleep Specific Do not perform any other activities like watching tv or eating etc in your bedroom to keep it sleep specific. Keep mobiles and tablets away from your bedroom as they trigger your brain to keep awake. Also keep the bedroom as tidy and comfortable as possible to makie it easier to fall asleep as soon as you get on the bed.

Adapting coping mechanisms coupled with a few home remedies can go a long way in curing insomnia caused by the de-addiction process. It is very important to address insomnia in the early stages itself because going long periods without sleep can lead to serious physical and mental issues. Moreover, it is said that illnesses of a human body are mostly healed in a good night’s sleep. So eat, exercise and sleep well to get better as soon as possible.