Soberjoy1

Hi all, I am on day 10 and so happy about that. I had mild physical withdrawal, for the most part, and no cravings yet, but I am struggling with exhaustion. I feel like I am carrying a 50 lb load and all I want to do is sleep or eat. I have been walking most days, but I am unemployed, so it's not because I am doing too much. I would stay in bed all day if I could. I am ready to feel better. Did anyone else feel this weak at first?

Bailey3

Oh yeah I felt exactly like that. Just stay strong and, keep on keepin on.

Jupiters

yes.
it's good you are walking most days try NOT to stay in bed
I find as I add just a bit more to the routine, things get better. The energy level though is a tough one. I'm day 115 and feeling very very lethargic most days. But just gotta keep powering through them.

Soberwolf

Salgal 10 days is fantastic hang in there it will get a lot better

Maybe book a gp/doctor apt

And yes I felt like crap at first but it gets a lot better

Your doing great I'm out of work so i do loads of different things my day has been jam packed with activities

Everything from washing the dog to weeding the garden

Soberjoy1

Thanks for the advice, jsm273, Jupiters, and soberwolf. I guess it comes with the recovery. I am just tired of being tired. And I have so much to do. I have let a lot of things go over the past few years. . But at least I am sober. :-)

PurpleKnight

Yeap my first few weeks were all over the place!!

You have to remember that the body can't heal years of drinking and turn back that clock in a few weeks, it's gonna take time for the body to repair and adjust!!

Hang in there!!

courage2

Most definitely yes. I always advise, treat yourself the way you would treat someone you actually cared about who was recovering from a long & grave illness. Lots of rest, moderate activity, loving kindness & nothing too intense for as long as you need it.

10 days is great!

Jupiters

they will get done. in due time.
don't stress over it.
take care of you first, everything else will follow.

pumpkinny

Hey congrats on the 10 days Salgal! Day 51 here. I was completely exhausted for at least 40 days. I'm just feeling more energy ever so slowly. I was reading about insomnia that most experienced, but that was far from me. I can at least make it through the work day better now. I still get to bed as early as possible and struggle to get up in morning. My sleep has definitely changed too, no more waking up and tossing and turning. I sleep straight through now.

Soberjoy1

Thanks, Purpleknight, Jupiters, courage2, and pumpkinny. I was thinking to myself, is there something wrong with me, am I sick? And of course there is...."a long and grave illness" is exactly what it is. I have abused my body with booze for years, decades even. I have to remind myself of that! Thanks for the support.

Dee74

I think many of us underestimate the strain we put on our minds and bodies all those years - but we do recuperate - give it time Salgal

Naturally, of course, if you're really concerned, see your Dr

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Soberjoy1

Thanks, Dee74. I know I have underestimated it. I need to be patient-just taking it day by day. Funny thing is after I wrote this post earlier today, I have actually had one of my more energetic days, ie, instead of moving like a sloth, I have moved like a turtle. Inch by inch...

Thatdeliveryguy

I was very lethargic and detached many of the times I quit. Particularly the first 10 to 20 days, awesome job getting to day 10. Hang in there!

Soberjoy1

Thanks, Thatdeliveryguy. Knowing others went through it makes me feel better. I know it will pass eventually!

aborkie

The sugar in the alcohol always gave me energy. Your body is still accustomed to the alcohol perhaps.

Soberjoy1

Good point, aborkie, thanks! I often found alcohol to be stimulating, until drink #10 or so. But being tired is a small price to pay for sobriety.

happyandfree

Be kind to yourself and rest. Your body is healing and regrouping. I took vitamins, ate well, and drank lots of water. I was exhausted for a while. Maybe get a physical exam to ease your mind. But it does pass, thank goodness!

Soberjoy1

Thanks, happyandfree. I think some b vitamins might help. And more water. I am not used to plain water!

drunkfunk

I'm around day 10 and am having more energy every day. Make sure you're hydrated, as in REALLY hydrated. Get some B-Complex and go through the entire bottle in a week. You're probably deficient in all of them.

Soberjoy1

Thanks, drunkfunk. And congrats on day 10. It's number 11 for me, and I am feeling better today. I really don't like water that much, so I know I should drink more. I used to take b vitamins daily but quit, when cash got tighter. But I need to start again-I think they definitely helped with energy.