I really don’t think nicotine and caffeine is the problem give it time things are just out of whack still from the meds I’ve been through this numerous times
I have a anti-psychotic called Levomepromazine (Nozinan) as PRN for sleep. I can take up to 50mg
Problem is it really makes me feel quite ill when I wake, and it puts me to sleep so long I think I am getting de-hydrated as my mouth is like sand paper.
The current situation I am in warrants the avoidance or cessation of medication (s)
I understand, all you can try to do is be calm and relaxed; I’d say drink tea and have a warm shower or bath if you can and it might help a little to alleviate the physical tension that’s keeping you awake
(I’m heavy only nicotine and caffeine too, it’s really wearing me out I believe)
I can really relate, it’s the exact same for me and there’s no escape is what it feels like, but I know I could potentially fix sleep issues if I did quit both, but it’s like you say, for me as well, they both bring me comfort and I spent my nights chainsmoking and usually with a caffeinated drink
I had insomnia for one year and two months. In the end a med change did it for me. It was really hard to deal with it. With the new medication(Quietiapine) I finally could sleep at night again.