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Old 06-13-2017, 09:39 AM
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Over 7 months sober and still extremely tired

Hi everyone
I know I haven't posted in sometime I have taken on a new fulltime position.
Just had a question for the more than a year out sober family.
When will I get my energy back?
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Old 06-13-2017, 09:57 AM
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Welcome back SWTPEA, sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Congrats on 7 months and your new job though, that's big news!

Regarding your energy - there are a whole host of possibilities there. It does take time for our bodies to heal, but there are so many other factors to consider like Diet, sleep, amount of exercise, etc. Have you been in for a health screening to make sure things are OK from your general health standpoint?
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Old 06-13-2017, 10:33 AM
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Good job on 7 months of recovery. I think that talking to your dr is probably a good idea at this point.
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You'll get your energy back. You mentioned you recently took on a full-time position - you shouldn't underestimate just how much energy that is taking up. Give yourself time to heal.
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Old 06-13-2017, 11:49 AM
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Like others have said, the reason could be one of many different things. Thyroid and blood sugar for example. But the only way to find out is to take a visit to the doctor.
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Old 06-13-2017, 03:45 PM
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Congrats on 7 months! 👍 It often takes at least 6-12 months or more for recovery to really kick in, so in your case it might be a little early. Give it time, and stay strong.
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Old 06-13-2017, 04:18 PM
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Do you exercise? I find that exercise gives me more energy. The old a body in motion stays in motions saying.
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Old 06-13-2017, 04:22 PM
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Congrats SWTPEA61 on seven months. I drank for decades, and it took a good long while for recovery to kick in. I learned to listen to my body more in recovery, and not push it if didn't seem to be up to it. I still get low energy periods after two years. It still beats being hungover all the time.
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Old 06-13-2017, 04:41 PM
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7 months sober, how many years did ya drink? Our bodies take a while to heal!!! Give yourself 7 more months and see how you feel. Be aware of your diet, exercise(s), sleep, etc.

Lots of healing going on! You've made it through a hangover or two? You can make it through the first few years of sobriety!
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Sometimes the energy is there alright, it is just being used the wrong way. Worry, resentment, self pity, thinking about the future, stewing over the past are ways that a huge amount of energy is wasted.
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Old 06-14-2017, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarbear1 View Post
7 months sober, how many years did ya drink? Our bodies take a while to heal!!! Give yourself 7 more months and see how you feel. Be aware of your diet, exercise(s), sleep, etc.

Lots of healing going on! You've made it through a hangover or two? You can make it through the first few years of sobriety!
Just so everyone knows my history....I drank real heavily every night until blackout for 5 years.
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Old 06-14-2017, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottFromWI View Post
Welcome back SWTPEA, sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Congrats on 7 months and your new job though, that's big news!

Regarding your energy - there are a whole host of possibilities there. It does take time for our bodies to heal, but there are so many other factors to consider like Diet, sleep, amount of exercise, etc. Have you been in for a health screening to make sure things are OK from your general health standpoint?
My medical insurance kicks in July I'm going to have blood work done then
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Hey Swtpea! Just wrote a lengthy post and lost it so I'll just summarise :

- I'm 7 months sober too
- I was feeling exhausted too
- I was certain there was something seriously wrong with me so went for blood tests
- got the results last week and it turns out I'm perfectly healthy
- since getting the medical all clear I'm feeling much better
- worry zaps energy
- the human body is amazing in that in can heal
- whilst it's healing we will feel tired
- it will take longer than 7 months for us to feel normal
- definitely go for blood tests to put your mind at rest
- I wish you lots of luck and congratulate you on 7 months. I know it's not easy.

Going to post this before I lose this message and throw my phone out the window
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Old 06-14-2017, 09:12 AM
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9 months here and have exactly the same.
I had all the blood tests done and all perfect amazingly considering how I feel
I have anxiety issues and am lead to believe the fatigue is related.
worrying so much can have a disastrous affect on our adrenal glands
google, 'adrenal fatigue' for more info
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I know what helped me was watching what I ate, drinking more water, and getting out and being active.
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Old 06-16-2017, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SWTPEA61 View Post
Hi everyone
I know I haven't posted in sometime I have taken on a new fulltime position.
Just had a question for the more than a year out sober family.
When will I get my energy back?
SWTPEA.
I also was extremely fatigue at 7 months, but the saying "this too shall pass" is what got me through it. Now I'm a year sober and feeling much better, my energy level started going up around 9 months sober. Hope this helps and good luck to you.
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A good diet and execerise help
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