My two "reward" beers in the evening were very helpful in putting me in the mood to sleep! Ashley is right on when she says that getting some good exercise in during the day or evening will really help! Try taking a nice brisk walk after dinner in the evening and before you go to bed try some relaxation techniques!
Hope this helps!!! Protect that quit!!! Starting over sucks!
Jim
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 3/5/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 506 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,650 Amount Saved: $2,087.25 Life Gained: Days: 85 Hrs: 19 Mins: 28 Seconds: 14
The first week of the Quit is aptly named Hell week. There are many changes happening to your body and mind. Sleeping is one that works both ways....some slept a lot.....some couldn't sleep much at all. The second week is called Heck week and is a little easier........the first month is often a daze.
Nap when you can, relax as much as you can, it all gets better a day at a time........
Keep the Quit
hugggggs and coooookies
Bob
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 1/27/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 178 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,340 Amount Saved: $747.60 Life Gained: Days: 37 Hrs: 7 Mins: 13 Seconds: 12
Please remember sleeping disturbances are not only common but temporary! Here are a few tips to help you get back into a regular sleep schedule:
•Try to get on a sleep schedule. Go to bed at a regular time each night and get up at a regular time in the morning. Try to not stay up late watching TV and try not to sleep during the day. If you get on a sleep schedule, we guarantee that you’ll begin to feel better.
•Try to make the room you sleep in as quiet as possible. Consider ear plugs or a sleep mask.
•Use your bed only for sleeping. Don’t lounge around in your bed. If you spend too much time lounging in bed, watching T.V., drinking coffee, or eating, your body will learn that your bed is NOT a place for sleeping.
•If you can’t sleep after half an hour in bed don’t stay in bed trying to sleep. Get up and do some quiet activity. For example, read a book for a half hour and then try going back to bed. If you still can’t sleep, get up and do something quiet once again.
•Try to keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature - not too cold and not too hot.
•Try to get some exercise every day. You’ll feel better and sleep will come much quicker.
•Try not to exercise or work hard late in the evening. It could make you feel ‘wired’.
•Don’t drink anything with caffeine or alcohol for 4 hours before you go to bed.
•Try not to eat a heavy meal in the evening. Don’t eat just before you go to bed.
•If you’re not sleeping at night, avoid naps during the day.
•Use relaxation techniques. Box breathing may help you relax at bed time.
sleeping at night is verry difficult 4 me.. today is day 2 with no cigs;; and last nite was hell trying to catch some zzzzzzzzzzzz. !!!!!!! any ideas how to fall asleep easier without meds;;;;lol;;;!!!!
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/23/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 1 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 19 Amount Saved: $4.04 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 3 Mins: 2 Seconds: 47
