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Drinking alcohol every night to sleep

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Gareth51625
Gareth51625

Hi guys my sleep problem have got worse lately and for 3 weeks every night I have been drinking 4 cans of beer to get some sleep, but last night I decided not to drink and I have had no sleep at all, usually if I drink enough alcohol I get to sleep in minutes. I have had sleeping problems since September and I am so fed up with it now. I'm scared that if I don't drink tonight I will have another sleepless night. What advice can you give guys. Thanks.

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  • Heads
    Heads Gareth51625

    Posted

    What else have you tried?  Magnesium, Valerian, Lemon balm, hops, etc...?
    • Gareth51625
      Gareth51625 Heads

      Posted

      I've tried pretty much everything natural, most have no effect on me, I was given some phenergan tablets from my doctor but you develop a tolerance quickly from them, they do work but take about an hour to kick in. Maybe I should try them tonight. I haven't had any for about 3 weeks so they should hopefully work.

  • Heads
    Heads Gareth51625

    Posted

    Are you exercising and eating healthy?  How about using a muse, braintap, elf emmit, fischer wallace devise, etc...?
    • Gareth51625
      Gareth51625 Heads

      Posted

      I exercise every day, walk everywhere although after sleep deprivation it felt as though I was hungover today, diet not too bad but could include more fruit and veg.. Unfortunately I have bought some more cans to drink tonight, really hope I get some sleep or I might go the hospital tomorrow. I feel terrible 40 hours awake right now.
    • apu91247
      apu91247 Gareth51625

      Posted

      Try reducing alcohol gradually, 3 cans a week. 2 cans a week . 1 can a week then stop
  • Heads
    Heads Gareth51625

    Posted

    I have had tremendous benefit from the BrainTap devise and Muse devise.  I use grounding sheets, cold, dark bedroom and take magnesium and herbs to optimize my sleep after being a poor sleeper for 25 years or so.
  • Gareth51625
    Gareth51625

    Posted

    Thanks for the suggestions guys, well I slept almost 8 hours after drinking, I know it's not ideal but it's just a relief to have actually had some sleep.

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