Irene Iesu
Greenlighter
- Joined
- Sep 3, 2016
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- 11
Wow, people in this forum really know their stuff! So many suggestions, thank you all so much!!
I had never had a sleeping problem before, but now I totally understand how hard it can be not to be able to fall asleep ... I really appreciate hearing the opinions of those who've dealt with sleeping issues firsthand.
To answer MrPill's question, no, I never had a drug addiction problem. However, I had been drinking quite a bit for the past couple of years. Especially the last half year, I'd drink over half a bottle of wine every night (and a whole bottle once in a while). That was my way of winding down and falling asleep comfortably. Could this be categorized as an addiction? (I had no bad incidents from drinking tho...)
I realized I should cut down, but I had been unsuccessful. In the evening my mind would always go, "wine time!" and then I'd tell myself "Ok, I'll only have one glass tonight" ... and it would never be just one glass ... So, I know how weak-willed I am! That's why I'm worried about getting used to a strong narcotic. Because I don't trust myself!
But since being on bupropion, I don't enjoy drinking much at all. I don't get the euphoric feeling from drinking anymore ... Now I know why this med works for smoking cessation ... I don't smoke, but I get how it manipulates the brain's reward system and render chemical stimuli (either nicotine or alcohol) virtually non-rewarding. Well, I wanted to cut down my drinking, so I got my wish, but I so miss feeling tipsy and being out like a light when I hit the pillow and not tossing around in bed ...
I'll research all those sleep aids you guys mentioned and consult with my doctor.
Thanks again! :D
I had never had a sleeping problem before, but now I totally understand how hard it can be not to be able to fall asleep ... I really appreciate hearing the opinions of those who've dealt with sleeping issues firsthand.
To answer MrPill's question, no, I never had a drug addiction problem. However, I had been drinking quite a bit for the past couple of years. Especially the last half year, I'd drink over half a bottle of wine every night (and a whole bottle once in a while). That was my way of winding down and falling asleep comfortably. Could this be categorized as an addiction? (I had no bad incidents from drinking tho...)
I realized I should cut down, but I had been unsuccessful. In the evening my mind would always go, "wine time!" and then I'd tell myself "Ok, I'll only have one glass tonight" ... and it would never be just one glass ... So, I know how weak-willed I am! That's why I'm worried about getting used to a strong narcotic. Because I don't trust myself!
But since being on bupropion, I don't enjoy drinking much at all. I don't get the euphoric feeling from drinking anymore ... Now I know why this med works for smoking cessation ... I don't smoke, but I get how it manipulates the brain's reward system and render chemical stimuli (either nicotine or alcohol) virtually non-rewarding. Well, I wanted to cut down my drinking, so I got my wish, but I so miss feeling tipsy and being out like a light when I hit the pillow and not tossing around in bed ...
I'll research all those sleep aids you guys mentioned and consult with my doctor.
Thanks again! :D