Dallas Bragg explains why irregular sleep is a major relapse warning sign for people in meth recovery. He recommends keeping a sleep record, setting a consistent bedtime routine, removing screens 30 minutes before bed, and doing a five-minute body scan. Quality sleep helps the brain rebuild neural pathways that support recovery.
Here's the number one way you can tell if a relapse is imminent. Infrequent sleep patterns. When your body is anticipating you blowing it up with meth, it will automatically keep you awake at night. It's preparing. This is why I have all my clients keeping a sleep record. The best solution for this is to force sleep hygiene. Go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time and do whatever it takes. Ask your doctor. To make yourself sleep. So number 1, set a consistent bedtime ritual. Number 2, remove screens 30 minutes before sleep. Number 3, practice a 5-minute body scan. Quality sleep isn't just about rest. It's about giving your brain the recovery time it needs to build new neural pathways. You are telling it, we aren't using anymore. We are interrupting that pattern. You are in control of your sleep. Listen, you aren't an infant, so go to bed.
