How long can I expect my insomnia to last? (Heroin Withdrawal)

[Lustmord]

Hey guys.

I had about a 3-4 month heroin habit, where I used up to .3 grams a day. My last dose was 8 days ago, but I still cannot sleep more than a couple hours a night, and it's really starting to bug me. I use Benadryl, but I don't have the money to see a Dr. or pick up other OTC medication.

How long can I expect my insomnia to last?

 

[THECATINTHEHAT]

Be grateful you are getting a couple of hours sleep a night. People I know who have done clucks barely closed there eyes for a fortnight and couldn't sleep more than a couple of hours for 3 months or more (methadone induced).

You should be over the worst of it with a small habit like that though, few more days an'd you'll almost certainly be getting a good nights sleep and waking up feeling refreshed and positive(ish). Believe me that it is a wonderful thing when this happens and signals the end of your detox (or 90% of it). Hold tight for a day or two and you'll most likkely be in the clear my friend. CHIN UP!

 

[neversickanymore]

i took me five months to get a decent nights sleep.. i kinda miss it as i have a sleep disorder and it was actually pretty nice to only sleep three hours a night.

 

[NomNomNom]

I'd predict that you'll catch a full night's sleep within the next 3-4 days. If it were me i'd start asking around to get some benzos/something stronger than benadryl if you're still like that in a week.

Have you tried Melatonin and Valerian Root? Actually if it were me i'd go buy a bottle of Valerian Root pills and take 4 about 2 hours before bed (yeah, it takes that long to kick in) then maybe take more if it barely registered. Valeria will stick with you after about 3 uses though, you might not get out of bed until 8pm.

 

[RedRum OG]

soon. if you only used 3 or 4 months and its been 8 days the worst is over and relief will be in soon

 

[Lustmord]

Took 6 Valerian roots and 3 benadryl. Slept for maybe 4 hours, if that. Sigh.. I'm so ready for this to end!