SoberInCLE

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if you remembered how long it took for your energy to return? I am still pretty exhausted after work and in the morning even if I get eight hours of sleep.

Thanks,
SiC

ScottFromWI

It certainly took a while, i cannot say exactly how long for me but it was more than a few weeks. Have you had a checkup since you quit just to rule out any physical deficiencies/issues?

least

Congrats on five months sober! I too would recommend seeing a doctor for a thorough checkup.

SoberInCLE

I had my thyroid checked out in March. That was okay.

Hawkeye13

Are you eating well, exercising, and perhaps taking a quality vitamin / mineral?
I found I was run down in terms of nutrition, exercise, and just emotional weariness.

I feel much better now. . . keep sober and take excellent care of yourself
and I bet things will clear up soon

Dee74

It took a few months for me. Why not see your Dr & have a checkup if you're worried?

D

LBrain

well done on 5 months SiC

I recall I was going through that around 5 months,
diet and exercise, maybe some vitamins,
ask your doctor before you start downing a bunch of supplements
go for walks - even short ones, get some air and sun

Soberwolf

Definitely book a Dr apt if its been 5 months btw congrats on 5 awesome months

lilgolden73

I have sleep apnea, so I pretty much remain exhausted, maybe see a doc to make sure you don't have a physical problem.

Congrats on 5 months!

sugarbear1

See your doctor to make sure you are well and possibly a dentist, too!

NJPump21912

Congrats on your 5 months man. How's everything else in your life? Diet? Do you workout? Stress?

LiveInPeace

Everyone here offered good advice here. Best bet is to go to your doctor for blood work.

In my experience, I've found that just dealing with normal emotions and living life on life's terms vs having an addiction to cover everything up, I've found to be very draining on the brain. I'm trying to keep my life calm and simple, and I'm trying not to be in my head so much. On the days that I can do these things, I do find I am less tired.

SoberInCLE

The job stresses me out and I stopped working out when I got depressed. But now I feel mostly not depressed and I am working on my sleep cycle and diet. Work shouldn't be as bad now that the depression is easing off. Plus, I got a bonus and I can stress less about money for a change. Thanks.

SoberInCLE

Thanks. I am trying to do that. I just get frustrated with being tired so all I can do is be more patient. I called my doctor today and I will go in next month if I'm still this tired. I just came down with a head cold so that may have been contributing.

SoberInCLE

I really have to remind myself to eat. I don't have much of an appetite.