Sober Sleep is the Best Sleep, But Not Right Away (E247)
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You’ve heard people say it, sober sleep is the best sleep, but when are you going to get some of this great sleep yourself? In this episode, I explain why we think alcohol helps with sleep, how alcohol affects sleep, and what to expect with your sleep when you quit drinking. You’ll learn more about insomnia in the first month, why we have drinking dreams, and how sleep recovers over time. I promise, if you stick with sobriety you will have that amazing sleep you hear everyone else talking about. This is an opportunity to practice being patient.
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E240: post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)
Resources I offer:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life
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Gillian Tietz. Sober Sleep is the Best Sleep, But Not Right Away (E247). Sober Powered. 2024
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