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Coping With the Common Withdrawal Symptom of Insomnia

According to a study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, people in early recovery are five times more likely to experience insomnia than the general population. Insomnia is defined as persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep, and it’s a common withdrawal symptom of alcohol and many other drugs.

Insomnia is one of the many withdrawal symptoms that can be better managed in a professional detox setting, where people in early recovery can be weaned off substances in a far more comfortable (and safer) way than attempting to detox at home.

Why Do So Many People Experience Insomnia During Withdrawal?

For those making the journey from addiction to recovery, recognizing the possible impediments can be extremely important. Entering rehab and going through detox will be vital to maintaining good health, but there are some challenges along the way.

For many people in detox, insomnia presents a real problem, but that does not mean that detox is unnecessary or that those suffering from drug addiction should avoid it. The withdrawal process can be complicated, and withdrawal symptoms can make sleeping through the night difficult.

Common symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal include night sweats, nausea, vomiting, chills, and physical discomfort that can interfere with proper sleep. The duration of these withdrawal symptoms and insomnia they create will ebb and flow throughout the detox process, but ultimately the healing you receive will be well worth the effort.

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Tips for Coping With Insomnia

As you embark on your detox journey and your body begins to heal, you may not be able to avoid insomnia altogether. The severity and duration of withdrawal symptoms can be lessened through the use of prescription drugs and medication-assisted treatment, but there will still be some discomfort during the process.

When insomnia does strike, having some basic coping skills can make getting back to sleep easier and allow you to sleep soundly through the night. Here are some tips to help you sleep soundly during your detox experience:

Mindfulness and Meditation

Practicing meditation and mindfulness can help you get in touch with your body and spirit, giving you access to an inner peace that will make sleeping more comfortable.

Working Out and Staying Fit

Getting plenty of exercise will help as well, triggering your body into seeking the rest it needs.

Good Nutrition

Eating plenty of nutritious foods will be a big help as well, so be sure to feed your body as it heals. Physical health is a function of how you treat your body, so why not take advantage of the private chef and fresh-pressed juices Legacy Healing Center has to offer?

How to Have a Comfortable and Safe Detox Experience

Timely detox can save your life, but that does not mean you should have to sacrifice your comfort or safety to get the treatment you need. Indeed, safety, comfort, and quality detox can all go hand-in-hand, and at Legacy Healing Center, we are dedicated to that reality.

Through the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Legacy Healing Center can minimize the severity of the symptoms you may suffer during your withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. This mitigation of withdrawal symptoms alone can make sleeping through the night more manageable and help keep insomnia at bay. Still, we go much further to ensure your stay with us is as safe and comfortable as possible.

In addition to our work in minimizing the severity of withdrawal symptoms, we provide full medical support throughout your detox journey, with careful monitoring of your vital signs and prompt attention to any issues you may encounter along the way. This professional approach to drug or alcohol detox is a far cry from the DIY efforts you may have embarked on in the past. Our No. 1 goal throughout the process is to keep you safe and comfortable, so you can continue with the next steps and achieve a lifetime of sobriety and successful recovery.

The amenities we provide at Legacy Healing Center can also help you avoid insomnia during your detox experience. We know that proper nutrition is essential when going through this difficult process, and that is why we provide all of our patients with access to a private chef. Nourishing the body is an integral part of healing for those fighting addiction to alcohol and drugs, and that is why we offer the best possible food for our patients to enjoy.

In addition to those amazing meals, patients have access to fresh-pressed juices 24 hours a day, providing additional nutritional support and making it easier to sleep through the night. At Legacy Healing Center, our main goal is your comfort, and we do not think you should have to sacrifice a good night’s sleep to achieve the life of sobriety you are seeking. Please don’t hesitate to contact us today to start the admission process.