Everybody is different, and so are the withdrawal symptoms. One person won't experience insomnia, while another may seem to experience it for awhile. There are some things you can do to try to help. though. Caffeine has a stronger effect when you quit, so try eliminating it after, say 2 PM. Be sure to turn off electronics at least a couple of hours before bed, and make sure your room is totally dark and cool in temperature. You can try a melatonin supplement, or heat up a bit of hot milk (add vanilla and a tiny bit of sugar if you don't like the taste) right before bed. Keep a book or crossword puzzle by the bed and if you aren't asleep after about an hour, don't lie there and fret. If you can take it, Benadryl has a side effect of drowsiness. Grab sleep when you can. It's OK to go to bed earlier and get up earlier if that helps. Take naps if they are available to you.
Hang in there - the only way out is through!! Try to revel in how far you have come!!
Nancy
