MikeM

Today is day 6. The detox is over, I feel fine. Except for the extreme fatigue. I sleep very long and deep at night and the quality of my sleep is great. I have a little energy when I wake up, but very quickly I become exhausted again.

And I mean really exhausted. There's tired, there's extremely tired, and then there's this whole new level of exhaustion.

I hardly do anything during the day. And I'm off to bed again in a moment.

During previous attempts I've had this phase as well, but not this level of exhaustion. I've been awake for 48 hours once and compared to how I feel now, I was fresh and energized then. Even though then I was extremely tired. I just want to give a comparison.

I've nodded off a couple of times during the day as well.

When I sleep at night, I have a lot of dreams. Vivid ones. Not necessarily bad, but very full. All sorts of things come up and get mixed together. I know that this is a sign that the brain is active in processing things. And since alcohol disturbs sleep and that process, it appears that a whole lot needs to be done now. In addition to general rebooting of the brain.

So I think it's a good thing, just inconvenient. But if I don't see any progress in my energy levels during the day in a week or so, or if it gets worse, I'll go see my doctor.

Anyway, off to bed for me now.

soberclover

Wonderful about your day six! I experienced the same when I first became sober; I know it took a while for my body to heal from all of the damage that I had done to it in a variety of ways. Good idea about seeing your doc if it doesn't change but I'm sure it will

least

Congrats on six days sober! Fatigue is common in early recovery. Do see your doctor if it doesn't get better.

eyeshake

I'm struggling with fatigue too. I'm on my third week, and it's start to lift. Eating regular meals, exercising daily and avoiding energy drinks has helped to level out my fatigue. Then again, this is my 4th or 5th sobriety attempt in the past 13 years.

I recommend taking it easy for the next few weeks. It's going to take time for your body to heal.

Soberwolf

Great job on day 6

JohnQPublic

Thanks for posting and great job on day 6. Keep it going.

PurpleKnight

Great job on Day 6 Mike!! Keep it going!!

JoeCree

Im over 2 months now and still experiencing fatigue sprinkled with a blahzay feeling but that is also due to the sub zero temperatures outside.
Think of it this way, if you were drinking youd be passed out anyways. I actually enjoy my periods of fatigue as i try to relax and just enjoy being "alive". And yes; Alive doesnt have to mean go go go.

Dee74

Hi Mike congrats on day 6

Your mileage may vary of course, but I was pretty fatigued for a bout 3 months.

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Marcher13

MikeM I could have slept for Australia at the Olympics in the first couple of months. Most nights I had to have nine or ten hours to be able to function ok but my sleep was deep and my general sense of well being kept improving.

For me it was winter time, as it is for you now, so I think that might also have been a factor. The way I see it your body and brain have a lot of healing to do, a healing body needs sleep.

If you find the driving exhaustion continues beyond another week or so do check in with your doctor. And don't forget to feed yourself well and keep hydrated.

MikeM

Thanks for the replies! I slept for 13 hours last night. And I'm feeling a bit more rested, but I haven't been out of bed long. I expect to get more tired again today. But if it's a regular part of recovery, I'll just take it easy and wait for it to pass.

And I still intend to see a doctor if it's not better in a week or so.

teatreeoil007

Hang in there...

MikeM

Thanks. Today was a little better actually. Still very tired but a hint of energy coming back as well. I'm still looking forward to going to bed again, but it does seem to get better.

I've decided to start doing some type of sport when I get enough energy back. Years of drinking and overeating made my muscles weak and my endurance very low. I want to get fit.

doggonecarl

Start with walking.

MikeM

Started today.

Fly N Buy

Friends here speak often of withdrawl - I was always like, nah really didn't experience anything. What you describe is how I felt and in hindsight I put it in the withdrawl category, perhaps.

The synapses are firing, that's good! But, yes that activity of not being capable of shutting the brain off can make us weary - it did for me as well. I found really dark bedroom and absolute quiet - even ear plugs if necessary, helped settle me into deeper rest.

Good job - as PK says, keep pushing through!