Coconut61

Hello everyone!

I have a question...was anyone just completely exhausted during the first two weeks of sobriety? This is the longest I've gone without a drink for a long for years and I am surprised how tired I am, yet of course I have insomnia. So frustrating!

I am not looking for medical advice, just wondering if being exhausted during the first two weeks is common?

Dee74

It was certainly common for me
I think we put mind and body through a lot - we don't really realise until we stop?

D

Hevyn

Yes, I sure was Coconut. When I went through withdrawal I hardly slept at all - just paced. Once I got through that phase, I was just exhausted emotionally and physically. It's normal. It all changed, though - now I sleep better than I have in many years.

Coconut61

yes D we do put ourselves through so much. For me, 10 years of abusive drinking and five years of alcoholic drinking, and 2 years of almost around the clock drinking.

I am only 27! Oyvey. I dont know whether to be disgusted at how quickly my disease progressed or be grateful because I am still relatively young and hopefully have a full life ahead of me that will not be ruined by booze. I suppose i reached the last stage of alcoholism earlier than many.

Anyway...yes i am experiencing exhaustion, body aches, brain fog, some depression, and lots of thoughts about the regret i have wasting my 20s in a drunken state. However, i do have optimism for my future and hope. i didnt have that while drinking - i was in a state of despair. so life is better now.

Hevyn

At least you won't have to regret wasting your 30's & 40's as well. (Like me)

You're doing great, Coconut. Be proud.

Coconut61

Oh Heyvn! I am glad you are doing well too.

I hope i never go back to alcohol. I dont want to waste another moment on it.

paul99

I was pretty wiped out for a while there...we are adjusting mentally, physically and emotionally...all these things take time to get back to "normal". And energy. Hence I was so tired all the time. Your body is resetting too, so give it time. Don't rush it - just get the rest (when it comes) when you need. It does get better.

chanty

Coconut, I am the same, day 6 for me and so so tired. Go to bed but cant sleep. Waking up with terrible headaches. I guess we have been abusing our bodies for so long it will take time to heal.

Coconut61

good job on day 6 chanty! keep in touch and let me know how the next days go for you. im so ready to feel better!

jennikate

Yup, I was exhausted for awhile there. I suggest taking as much rest as needed. Ever heard of HALT? Four situations which can lead to drinking-hungry, angry, lonely, tired. Avoid all four if possible. Your energy will return; it just takes time.

julez

Nothing worse than the insomnia. Youre not alone my friend. Good luck to you