In a fog

[cryingout]

I am glad to say that am still clean after 48 hours. My mind is still in a fog. How long will this last? It feels like my mind changes channels when it wants to. Every hour that goes by I realize that my life is out of control. I am grateful that I found this place. Makes me feel like I am not alone. I'm not sleeping yet. Any suggestions? Again thanks to all for being here for me. :confused:

[BTGOG]

Congratulations on your second day!!! Sometimes it takes us quite a while for the fog to fully lift, but it will get better. When I had difficulty sleeping in the first few months, I would read the Big Book, 12&12, or meditation books, or just write in my journal whatever came to my mind until I felt sleepy enough to go to bed.

[beth a]

Congrats- having a hrd time too. Just need to know I am not alone.

[admin]

:67: cryingout, Glad to have you join us here. Congratulations on 2 days! We didn't get the way we were overnight so it will take some time. But do know that it does get better. When I couldn't sleep, I did the things BTGOG suggests above as well as pray. I might would also do some housework that wasn't noisy being mindful of the others in my home who were sleeping. I also came online. Feel free to continue to hang out here with us. We are here for you. :42:

[beth a]

So happy for you. Not sleeping is a problem for me as well but don't forget to take extra good care of yourself. Read a lot of literature and reach out don't isolate. Night time can be some of the worst times to get stuck in our heads