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jrmar · 11-24-2006, 11:10 AM

HI, I have a question abought being tiered after quitting drinking after 23 years of drinking . Today is day 26 for me and every day I seem to get more tiered . I eat good take vitamins and have started exercising but I feel so drained. The first week after quitting I felt great only minor withdraw shakes for a couple days and the haze for a week or so. Is this normal ?or dose it take longer to get your energy back. Thanks ,Jay

***Anna*** · 11-24-2006, 11:54 AM

Hi Jay,

I would suggest talking to your dr about your health concerns.

Congratulations on 26 days sober!

scootinbabe · 11-24-2006, 03:43 PM

I am tired all the time too. I have seen my doctor and everything is fine. I've been eating better, trying to sleep regular hours, and exercise.

My sponsor said that she slept more her first year of sobriety than she ever had. Her theory is that your body is working overtime to repair the damage all the alcohol did over the years. Who knows? I just sleep when I can and I don't feel guilty about it. You do what you need to do to get better.

Congratulations on your soon-to-be month! Way to go!

Take good care and keep on keeping on!

Doug · 11-24-2006, 03:45 PM

It doesn't sound too abnormal Jay, however there are many variables to consider, and like Anna said, talking with your Doc is probably the best bet.

jrmar · 11-24-2006, 04:14 PM

Thank you Anna, Scoot and Doug, Just up from my nap. I just haven’t felt like this other times I quit (but I am getting older)

its not affecting my work
and I don't have a life, but my house could use some help. I went to the doctors a bought a year ago and everything check out good . I think I will go to a meeting tonight after a year of being away.

Thank you all for your input .Jay

I'mready99 · 11-25-2006, 05:21 PM

I agree that its probably your body repairing the stuff that alcohol messed up...

Getting a physical probably wouldn't be a bad idea. Your working on your spiritual health, may as well find out if everythings fine physically...

One day at a time.

Steve

Candy Scratch · 11-25-2006, 09:19 PM

I am finding that I am tiring way more easily too. And I'm sleeping better now, but feel groggy when I wake up, not jittery as I used to before. It's nice to think that this may mean that things are being repaired rather than the fact that I am getting older. :P"

I'd get a check-up if I were you, just to be sure all is well.

CS

11-24-2006, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
jrmar Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: traverse city mi Posts: 99	Is this normal? HI, I have a question abought being tiered after quitting drinking after 23 years of drinking . Today is day 26 for me and every day I seem to get more tiered . I eat good take vitamins and have started exercising but I feel so drained. The first week after quitting I felt great only minor withdraw shakes for a couple days and the haze for a week or so. Is this normal ?or dose it take longer to get your energy back. Thanks ,Jay __________________ The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become. (Charles DuBois)

11-24-2006, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,817	Hi Jay, I would suggest talking to your dr about your health concerns. Congratulations on 26 days sober! __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

11-24-2006, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
jrmar Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: traverse city mi Posts: 99	Thank you Anna, Scoot and Doug, Just up from my nap. I just haven’t felt like this other times I quit (but I am getting older) its not affecting my work and I don't have a life, but my house could use some help. I went to the doctors a bought a year ago and everything check out good . I think I will go to a meeting tonight after a year of being away. Thank you all for your input .Jay __________________ The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become. (Charles DuBois)

11-25-2006, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
I'mready99 Rinnie's Grandpa Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pylesville Maryland Posts: 1,273	I agree that its probably your body repairing the stuff that alcohol messed up... Getting a physical probably wouldn't be a bad idea. Your working on your spiritual health, may as well find out if everythings fine physically... One day at a time. Steve __________________ Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean. Christopher Reeve 1952-2004

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11-24-2006, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
scootinbabe Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: road to recovery Posts: 1,687 Blog Entries: 5	I am tired all the time too. I have seen my doctor and everything is fine. I've been eating better, trying to sleep regular hours, and exercise. My sponsor said that she slept more her first year of sobriety than she ever had. Her theory is that your body is working overtime to repair the damage all the alcohol did over the years. Who knows? I just sleep when I can and I don't feel guilty about it. You do what you need to do to get better. Congratulations on your soon-to-be month! Way to go! Take good care and keep on keeping on!

11-24-2006, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Doug Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 1,442	It doesn't sound too abnormal Jay, however there are many variables to consider, and like Anna said, talking with your Doc is probably the best bet.

11-25-2006, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Candy Scratch Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 527	I am finding that I am tiring way more easily too. And I'm sleeping better now, but feel groggy when I wake up, not jittery as I used to before. It's nice to think that this may mean that things are being repaired rather than the fact that I am getting older. :P" I'd get a check-up if I were you, just to be sure all is well. CS

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