jimmyhow

I'm one week in and I'm glad there's not been any drama from drinking, but I feel like crap! Is this normal? I'm so tired for one thing and can't get motivated.

ast1

Awesome job on week one!! Keep moving forward!

KeyofC

Awesome on 1 week! Yes it's normal, but it gets better. Let yourself heal. You didn't become addicted overnight. It all takes time. Don't drink and rest plenty.

Dee74

Welcome Jimmy

It was certainly normal for me.

I dunno about you , but I drank for years - it took a little time for my mind and body to recuperate - but don't lose heart - it will happen

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PurpleKnight

Years of drinking can't be repaired or healed in a week, it's gonna take time for the body to adjust from what it's been soo used to having.

Hang in there, it will get better!!

sobriiestote

I felt brick wall tired for the first 2-3 weeks, I was going to bed by 8.30 pm every night but I was waking up feeling better than I used to hungover, so I stuck with it. Now 5 weeks in, I am in a more normal pattern of going to bed nearer 10pm and sleeping til 6.30am, I LOVE MY SLEEP!!! It feels so wonderful compared to the harrowing nights of being passed out due to excess alcohol.

Stick with it, you're very soon going to feel a whole heap of benefits : ))))

sobriiestote

And don't worry about not being motivated, all I worried about was not drinking alcohol, I ate comfort foods, drank tea, hot chocolate, slept and just mooched about. Anything apart from drinking is a success, don't put any other pressure on yourself, all you need to do is get through the day : )))

ZeldaFan

Hi Jimmy! It's very normal to have a rough time the first week or so. Your body is coming back online and going through a lot of changes. Take it easy for a bit and just stay focused on staying sober. Trust me, it does start to get easier. You're doing great so keep up the hard work and have a plan in place to make sure you keep doing awesome!

Soberwolf

Hi JimmyHow congrats on a week it takes time for our bodies to heal your doing great I felt like this after a week

Alynn

Well done! Keep it going!

teatreeoil007

If you continue to put good wholesome things in your body your body will reward you. Bound to have lack of motivation days...that's a hard one to get past. Keep pushing forward in the best direction. You can do this! You can overcome...

SoberLeigh

Great job on one week, Jimmy.

I was plagued with fatigue and brain-fog for quite some time. It eventually went away but it was a very gradual process.

Hang in; it will get much better, I promise.

SoberLeigh

Oh, and welcome to SR.

jimmyhow

I guess I'm trying to run before I can walk. I've felt a bit better today though, but can't sleep now. Maybe I hit the caffeine too much.

Hevyn

Jimmy - good to meet you.

Normal for me too. I was exhausted from all that I'd put my body through. I had a hard time with sleep for a while, too. It's very common. Many things that bothered me in the early days disappeared entirely. I was quite groggy & disoriented - but it all got better.

Charlie117926

Jimmy! One week is monumental buddy. And yes it's normal to feel rough as your body and mind is wondering what the heck is going on. Many wise people on here have said you didn't get to where your at overnight and you won't get where you want to go overnight either. You are on the right path. I am not giving medical advise but many have told me to sleep and take in the water as much as possible. Hang in there man.

sydneyman

Gets better trust me. Day 11 today . Hang in there and you will know what I mean.