tranquilseeker

I am day 2 drinkless after spending probably many years of abusing alcohol. Overall I feel good (compared to what I used to feel on a daily basis with regular hangovers). However, I feel tired and foggy-headed. Maybe even irritable with people as well. I was going to go for a run tonight to lift my energy and clear my head but just couldn't find the energy.

I assume this is normal. Will it go away?

Thepatman

Well done, 2 days is a great start.

As for energy, and the foggy brain, I had the same. It does go away, but it takes time.
I drank for 20 years, so I expect healing will take time.

least

It's common to feel crummy during withdrawal. You are two days in on a process that usually lasts 3-5 days. It's normal to be tired or irritable. The brain is in overdrive, missing the alcohol's sedative effect.

Early recovery, after the physical withdrawal, can be a bumpy ride. Emotions can be all over the place.

Yes, it will get better. Give yourself more sober time. Two days is still in physical w/d. Give yourself a few weeks to feel the good of sobriety.

Hevyn

Hi TS. Yes, I had those same feelings - they all went away. We're exhausted from all we've put our bodies through. Proud of you for getting through 2 days. We all know how hard it is.

want2feelGood

im on day 2 also. Yesterday i was so sad, hungover, depressed, coming off from a horrible drinking binge. After work I didnt feel like taking a run either because of horrible pain, weakness and tired from fueling my alcoholism...but...I decided to just say I'm going to do a run/walk. Run a little, walk a little, just get outside! I ended up running an entire 20 minutes and it really helped. So...trying thinking of just moving, walking, even that might help cheer you up?

tranquilseeker

will try to force myself in the future....now i can't sleep cuz i have too much energy and that run probably woulda calmed me down!