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Had a pretty normal day today! Felt like my withdrawal symptoms diminished quite a bit. I noticed that my sleeping has changed. I’m not as tired throughout the day and I don’t sleep as much at night. I’m not sure this is do to withdrawal at night? When I do fall asleep it’s not as deep of sleep.
I did notice more anxiety this evening. My husband and I were away for 6 weeks and came home to a messy home. It was late and I couldn’t clean after a 12 hour drive. I’ve woken up with anxious thoughts about the home not clean and up to our standards. It’s 3:30 am and I honestly just want to go and clean! Definitely doing some breathing techniques to help me slow down and get back to sleep.
I know it sounds silly, but this is my life right now!

Thanks for listening!

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Sleep can be a challenge when weaning off this horrible medicine.
Chamomile tea around supper time will assist.
I wish you well!

I've rediscovered energy! I'm like doing things, like sweeping while waiting for the laundry to spin. The down side is dreaming. I'm normally a vivid dreamer, and they're back. Ugh. Weird, creepy, scary dreams. I don't wake up, thankfully. Not yet. Insomnia is how my entire depressive state started, way back when. Leery of that insomnia thing.

I use Headspace for night time stories and night time waking.