Beard82

Hi All,
I've got to day 10 and am feeling very flat. Got blood tests back from doctor today and they are suprisingly normal. Liver slightly damaged, but nothing major. Was expecting bad news because I feel tired all the time.

So given I don't have a reason to feel bad medically, is it normal to feel terrible after quitting drinking? I'm so tired I've had to take 2 days off work because I just can't function.

Thanks again

Anna

I think it takes awhile for the body to heal, but maybe you should talk to your dr again. If you need to stay home from work from a couple of days, then maybe going back to the dr would be a good idea.

eremc08

I'm sure it's different for everyone. Are you exercising regularly? That will help increase your energy. Also, taking a multivitamin and eating healthy foods. Your diet contributes to your energy, or lack there of, and overall mood.

You're doing great with 10 days, so keep it going! and Good news on your test results so that's awesome! Keep it up and maybe change your diet and exercise routine?

Dee74

I think 10 days is pretty soon, Beard.
I dunno about you but I drank for years - it takes time to recover from that.

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ItWillBeWorthIt

Do you drink a lot of water? I do know that dehydration makes a person really tired... I am on day 8 and drinking so much water because I knew I was dehydrated. Just a thought. Hope you have more energy after a good sleep.

Pelican

I agree.

My body was accustomed to getting its energy, calories, carbs, etc from alcohol. It took time for my body to accept the balanced diet w/o alcohol that I offered.

I was exhausted.

Give your body time to adjust. Get your doctor's help if needed.

Congrats on your sobriety!

Beard82

Thanks guys...maybe I'm just a bit impatient

LaFemme

How was your energy before quitting?

I'm at day 40 something ...not exactly sure...my body is still trying to normalize, I got hit hard with a bug at week 3 and was sick forever, getting better now but not where I would like to be. I think if I had quit the first time I tried I would have bounced back pretty fast, instead I beat myself up another 5 years so I figure its going to take awhile...I am doing my best to be gentle with myself.

Happier

I was just plain tired for several weeks. Took lots of naps and slept in when possible. Figured it was ok to give my body a chance to heal. Got better though.
We are all different so don't rule out checking back with your doctor.

artsoul

I had the same thing as Happier - I was tired for a good month (maybe more).
BUT I found that when I got started doing something, it wasn't too bad. I didn't exercise, though, which probably would have been a good idea.

shaun00

i felt as old as moses for a while.

it pretty much normal in my experience.

things that helped were.....

water and more water.

plenty of green veg.

reduced fat intake...0 if possible.

light excercise.....2 mile walk etc.

early nights if your sleeping.....

3/4 months and i was getting sorted...weight back on etc

myliberty

I couldn't function either. The Dr. put me on a low dose of BP medicine a few weeks after I quit so I wasn't sure if it was the meds or stopping drinking. Looking back I think it was both. He's pulling his hair out now as the doses keep going down and down. Looks like I may get off of them completely.
I'm approaching 3 months sober pretty soon and I would say I feel pretty normal. Let me re-phrase, as normal as a 46 year old man can feel. LOL
As a bonus, I've lost 20 lbs so far.

Hang in there, it does get better

CarolD

What did your doctor say about your low energy problems?
You might want to check with him regarding this.

It did take me about 2 months to get back in mental and
physical balance. I also was following an eating plan and
supplements I found in "Under The Influence" by Milam
and Ketcham. My doctor agreed that it was a good deal.

I had been drinking for years...the last 5 alcoholically.
I was also 52 without other health issues.

Congratulations on your early sobriety....

There is a concept...that drinkers new to
often go thru a greiveing process.
Could that be true for you?