The Changes
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CT
Posts: 22
The Changes
Im 2 weeks into recovery and feel much better. what is bothering me is on and off insomnia, and low mood-easily fatigued. I know this is normal, but was wondering if there is any documentation talking about this that shows the amount of time this usually lasts? I searched for links but am new to the site so didnt find one. Thank you in advance.
Speaking only for myself, I didn't start feeling "normal" until a couple months in. Give yourself time, two weeks is very early, you're still healing from alcohol's effects. If it persists or gets worse, then a visit to your doctor is in order.
I think it's an individual thing - think about it - there are so many factors involved...how much you drank, how long, how generally healthy you are, weight, age, diet, lifestyle....
For me my sleeping issues took a couple of weeks...the fatigue took a little longer - a month or more.
If you're concerned I think the best thing to do is seek a professional opinion
D
For me my sleeping issues took a couple of weeks...the fatigue took a little longer - a month or more.
If you're concerned I think the best thing to do is seek a professional opinion
D
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 36
I wish a had an answer for you, other than to say "you're not alone..."
+1 on the recommendation to seek professional assistance should it continue to be an issue. Quite a few things are used for self-medicating and wind up causing problems. You don't want to stop one bad thing only to start another...
+1 on the recommendation to seek professional assistance should it continue to be an issue. Quite a few things are used for self-medicating and wind up causing problems. You don't want to stop one bad thing only to start another...
The first month was pretty rough for me. It seems like it gets worse before it gets better. Pretty bad depression, anger and totally no ability to concentrate. I am two months in. Depression is gone. I still have some insomnia, but it's getting better. Today is the first full day I have had no anger. Still a little paranoid here and there. I am no where near as sharp as I used to be but I guess that take months if not years to reverse. I found a chart that goes into how long mental healing takes. I will try to get that up if I can.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CT
Posts: 22
The first month was pretty rough for me. It seems like it gets worse before it gets better. Pretty bad depression, anger and totally no ability to concentrate. I am two months in. Depression is gone. I still have some insomnia, but it's getting better. Today is the first full day I have had no anger. Still a little paranoid here and there. I am no where near as sharp as I used to be but I guess that take months if not years to reverse. I found a chart that goes into how long mental healing takes. I will try to get that up if I can.
Don't be surprised if you start craving sugar. That happened about week three for me. It goes away. The nice thing about this site is there is usually someone online that knows exactly what you are talking about. Since most of us have trouble sleeping there is always someone up.
You are fatigued because your body was used to living off alcohol. It actually adapted to it. Now it is in a process to adapt back to getting its nutrition from something other than alcohol. That just takes time, but the body will adapt back. Best thing you can do is to eat as healthy as you can and start to slowly bring in an exercise routine when your body is ready. Even if just walking.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CT
Posts: 22
You are fatigued because your body was used to living off alcohol. It actually adapted to it. Now it is in a process to adapt back to getting its nutrition from something other than alcohol. That just takes time, but the body will adapt back. Best thing you can do is to eat as healthy as you can and start to slowly bring in an exercise routine when your body is ready. Even if just walking.
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)