Energy Levels in early Sobriety

Feeling complete and utter exhaustion in early sobriety is normal. I promise you it really is . Clients say to me " But I was supposed to feel better " , and you will , but it can take time . Do not be surprised if you are totally and utterly whacked out . 

Your wonderful , amazing body , is trying its hardest to learn how to manage without its regular supply of wine , or gin , or vodka or whatever your drink of choice happened to be . 

When you are drinking alcohol on a regular basis, even if you do sleep , you are definately not getting good quality sleep. You are therefore not well rested . So when you stop , your body needs to catch up on all the glorious sleep you missed.

Now , exhaustion is not just about sleep. You might not be sleepy tired, but still feel exhausted. You may be sleepy tired but however much sleep you have you do not feel it is enough . Whatever you are experiencing , it is ok . It will pass and it will improve.

Your body is detoxing and it is working really super hard to get rid of the toxins . Detoxing can disrupt your sleep . Your body has had a shock , being plied with alcohol to suddenly not. It needs time to adjust to your new lifestyle . 

Your body and mind will adjust though and your energy levels will improve and the exhaustion will absolutely pass I promise. It will .

You can help yourself in a number of ways ;

-Drink lots and lots of water. This will help your body with the detox process .

-Eat regular meals, Eat protein with each meal and eat lots of nuts and seeds .

-Exercise , just a little , a small walk a day 

- Go to bed early . It is perfectly ok to go to bed earlier than normal. 

- If you can nap, then do . 

- And most importantly be kind to yourself . You deserve a break ,you are doing something amazing . 

You got this xx

much love Jo