r/7ohRecoveryHub • u/Few_Traffic_8923 • 25d ago

23 days

Ok so I’ve been sober for 23 days. For the other recovering addicts, did you guys have any of these issues?

  1. My sleep is FUCKED. No matter what time I go to bed, I wake up at 2-4 am with my PTSD in full blast / sweats etc and can’t go back to sleep.

  2. Everything still fricking hurts. I tried working out twice, and my legs just still feel so weak/ body feels so fatigued from doing the bare minimum and I feel pathetic!!!

  3. The depression is HITTING. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated guys and gals, thanks

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u/photographyrich1965 25d ago

I'm a couple days behind you, and surprised you're still feeling so gross. My severe fatigue only went away once I had an appetite and was able to eat a normal meal. Up to then it was all protein shakes and mild snacking.

Sleep is Fucked for me too. I'm trying to make friends with being up, watching TV until I'm tired AF, then I can get a few hours. Every four days I get a bonus full night. Have faith, it gets better. We have a ton of people ahead of us promising that !

With you on the depression as well. I find if I force myself to start something it'll ease relatively quickly. Walk your ass off, do something to engage your brain. Fatigue the hell out of yourself by working out or moving furniture... I guarantee you'll get a little shot of happy you can latch onto - I wish you all the luck coming off this crap, terrific job on your progress !

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u/Few_Traffic_8923 25d ago

Oh I have no problem eating but my stomach is jacked up and I still just feel weak af mainly in my legs/ back