skipper123

I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing severe fatigue. I am 45 days sober and still exhausted by mid afternoon. I am sleeping great at night and taking many vitamins including B still I am ready to fall asleep by 2 everday for a 2 plus hour nap. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. I was a heavy drinker for 30 plus years. Besides when I was pregnant I have never been sober for this long.

blueberry2015

I get waves of fatigue hun too, im told we have put our bodies under so much stress by drinking it needs time to heal. Im only 18 days in mind you, could be a good idea to check with your doctor tho just to rule out anything underlying x

PixieD

Yes, still very tired here as well after 83 days myself. Taking the same as well..vitamin B's. Nothing else. Eating properly & sleeping properly..not just "passing out" anymore. I think it's normal. Checking my Iron level as i'm iron deficient but other than that i'm not worried. Just enjoying the rest my body is begging for. Never napped in my life but i'm starting to enjoy it.

Debbie329

I spend a lot of time resting and reading.......I just started walking regularly this week and I'm at 27 days. I can't take b vitamins they wig me out but I take a one a day. I took a 2 hour nap the other day and I need it......just listen to your body .....

D122y

Day 91 here. Eat fairly good. Multi vitamin. Exercise more than ever. Tired too. I can power through if I need to, but given to my own I end up on my back in bed. You are not alone.

Soberwolf

This is common in early recovery it will improve if it doesnt you can always get a check up from the Dr

Sasha4

In my first few weeks and months without a drink, I was so tired.

I also got that slump at 2pmish.

I think for me, the tiredness was a result of years of not sleeping well. Most nights I went to bed really drunk and passed out as opposed to falling asleep.

I found that having a sugary drink or a sweet snack - like a cake, ice cream or doughnut - helped revive my energy levels.

What I would say is now is the time to listen to your body.
If your body needs sleep, give it sleep.
Eat well.
Keep hydrated.
Some exercise early evening might also help.

I wish you the best xx

Angelsmiln

Skipper~ I'm also feeling a lot of fatigue at 38 days. I'm just going with the flow and just trying to listen to my body. Hopefully this will pass soon.

skipper123

thanks for everyones input. makes me feel better to know its not just me. I know I need to go to the doctors to get blood work done but my doc just retired so need to find a new one and haven't really felt like dealing with it but guess in need to. ate half a loaf of sweet cornbread so no need for a nap today!!! thanks everyone

Hevyn

Yes, skipper - I was absolutely exhausted the first couple months. I'd been drinking every day & had really beaten myself up. I think it's very common and normal.

Ornithology

Skipper123, I experienced extreme fatigue for the first 6 months of sobriety. And it didn't make sense, as I was sleeping so well at night.
Like you, I drank for over three decades.
The fatigue eventually went away. Congrats on quitting.

Angie247

I'm at 103 days and still have some issues with fatigue. It feels like it is starting to get better though.

MythOfSisyphus

I experienced some of that too. When your body has been running on alcohol for years it takes some time to readjust.

Robinson

34 days here. I hit the wall in the afternoon. Naps on weekends. Mornings I feel great! Lol.