Jan
27
2012
After three day treatment for alcohol, does the person sleep all the time?
Posted by: Alan in alcoholism treatment, tags: After, Alcohol, Person, Sleep, Three, Time, Treatment
Question by myor28574: After three day treatment for alcohol, does the person sleep all the time?
My husband just spent three days in a detox unit for alcohol addiction, and all he has done today is sleep, and he has been giving me the cold shoulder. Is this normal behavor?
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Answer by Molly
Yes it is. When the body has alcohol in it, your brain doesn’t sleep properly. It skips the dream phase of sleep and it’s there, where we get our true rest.
The alcohol makes us sleep too deeply and that is NOT where our brains recover. It’s durring rem. The dream state.
He’s catching up on his rem (Rapid eye movement) or dreaming state now because his brain has been deprived of it.
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January 27th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
He needs more than 3 days, All this did is detox him for now, he is sleeping because of the physical pain he is in from detox, he is giving you the cold shoulder because addicts need to blame someone for their behavior and he picked you.You should really see about getting him in a re-hab.
January 27th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Yes, this is normal. However, three days in a detox unit is not going to be enough to help him. He needs followup. Hopefully he will be attending 30 AA meetings in 30 days.
Many people will need inpatient treatment (rehab) also.
Good luck with your husband.
Please attend al-anon meetings yourself because they will help!
January 27th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
You left out what the Doctors prescribed him when he left, Valium, xanax or some tranq to eliminate the DT’s.
January 27th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
There are a lot of things that could be a reason for his sleeping all the time. It is never easy for the individual or the families involved with this. He may be going through some depression. Please do not feel that you can fix this for him. It will be hard for him to resist alcohol and he is going to fight this urge the rest of his life. Only the Good Lord can fix a situation like this. He will need lots of prayer.
While he was in detox, he probably attended some group meetings and they discuss how to take those first steps to begin the healing process. Whatever situation that had him there has probably left him with lots of guilt. I guess you can let him know that you are there for him and that you love him and will support him anyway you can. If and When he is ready you will be there to listen with an open mind.
This is normal behavior, and knowing people who are alcoholics, this may be a very hard road for all involved. There may be a lot of issues with control because he has lost the ability to control the alocohol he consumes and if he cannot control “something or someone”, than he will probably feel like he has nothing. So, for you, don’t let this get you down. If you have the strong love and faith in him, you can pull together.
I would get couple counseling at a good Christian based place. And, I would seek out a gospel believing church. For you, I would start reading the Bible so that you have the tools you need to fight Satan on this. Look at the book of Romans for reassurance, and Psalms for comfort. You can cast out this demon and ban it from your household “IN JESUS NAME”.
I don’t want to sound weird, but if you are at wits end, than this may be what you need to lean on. Lean on Christ, He will be your Rock and your Fortress.
Your husband had a hard physical situation while in detox. I’ve seen this, and it is not fun at all. Actually it takes 3 days to have the alcohol start leaving your system and you are just beginning to see symptoms. Yes, he will be tired. He may sweat, vomit, have chills. Depending on how bad it is, he may see stuff, and may get very angry. I do not know your husband or his personality. But, if you notice a huge rise in anger, you first need to protect yourself, and you may need to have 911 immediatly. Don’t try to calm him down yourself. They should be called for mental health issues.
I pray that you will be strong and take heart. God is with you. I hope this helps you and I hope you get this message before all of this stuff starts happening. It may not, he may just sleep it off. I hope he does.
Get into an AA group and attend with him if it helps you. That way you can be informed, and not feel alone in this either. God bless you. You can always e-mail me if you like.
January 27th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
These are probably symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. The most dramatic symptoms usually subside after a week. Irritability, fatigue and sleep changes are very common. They may persist for weeks or a few months but usually disappear gradually. If anxiety, depression or sleep problems persist or become severe he should see his doctor. An antidepressant or other med may help him through this period. The alcohol withdrawal syndrome does not magically resolve itself after three days. The best thing you can do is be supportive, don’t take anything personally and encourage him to go to counseling and attend support groups to help him maintain sobriety.