So VERY tired

[ihavebeenherkind]

If they made a smiley that looked like it was asleep, that's what I would put on here. I have been exhausted since starting the program. I'm using hypno CD's, taking all the supplements, I added ginkgo biloba for additional help combating mental fuzz.

I read that when you quit drinking, this sleepiness thing is common because for about the last 7 years, I haven't had a normal night's sleep, my drinker's sleep patterns are all messed up and my body is adjusting, but by about 4pm, I am seriously a walking nap. If I could lie down on the sidewalk, I probably would.

Does anyone have the same experience? Any suggestions for energy enhancing supplements that aren't stimulants?

[Olly]

So VERY tired

Hi there I"ve,

Funny you mention this as the past few days have been unbelieveable for me. I was lucky to be able to take a nap on Wed and Thurs and I'm not talking a light cat-nap... bam, I was out cold! And, still was able to go to bed around 10:00pm and fall right to sleep. A few days earlier, I went to bed at 7:00pm!! But, as weird as this need for extra sleep is at the moment, I feel so good afterwards. So, yeah, maybe my body is trying to catch up on lost REM time or something. I'm not fighting it though. Hey, I'm just glad I can sleep!!
take care, Olly

[aa1998]

So VERY tired

I have slept incredibly since i stopped drinking 9 years ago except for when i have heaps of pain from my bone disease, which i am on cancer treatment for.

[ihavebeenherkind]

So VERY tired

Olly,

Sounds like you have a great attitude about the whole thing! I probably should just carve out time for some naps here and there and make it a priority to let myself go through this time, but as usual, I've also overcommitted myself to other things as well I work and go to Law School, so I'm a bit overwhelmed. But I can make time on the weekends for myself too!!

I just really hope this doesn't last too long. You are right, once I get up, man I feel GREAT! But I do have to say, getting myself out of bed in the mornings right now isn't really any easier than it was when I was hungover, except that part where it doesn't actually hurt

[Accountable for Me]

So VERY tired

ihavebeenherkind,

I think it is totally normal for you to be experiencing this!!!! Our bodies are FINALLY getting the much needed rest and not to mention are working overtime to repair itself. I was dragging my arse for over 10 days in the beginning, and still have the occasional day where I simply feel 'burnt out'.

This will pass. What I found helps is going out for a walk everyday or two, and retiring to bed a bit earlier.

[Ivygoodluck]

So VERY tired

wishing you luck, aa

aa,

Sorry to hear about your bone cancer. My brother has had a bone cancer for ten years now, so I understand the fight as well as another person can. How brave of you to have licked booz while battling the disease! I wish you all the best.

Ivy

[MKR]

So VERY tired

AA, sorry to hear about your bone cancer. You are in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.

I have never take topa, which I understand can do weird side affects, however when I first started out I took the supps according to the program and found out very quickly I had to take the calms forte off my list as it made me so sleepy, just like you described Ivy. I now use it if I have a hard time falling asleep or as a sleep aid only an hour or so before bed.

Maybe that is messing with your energy also?

[hbhb]

So VERY tired

Up at 3:00 am

Hi all! Yes I agree with MKR. I can't take the calm forte during the day. Only at night if I need extra help sleeping. But I think I am starting to get use to it. I fall asleep about 10:30 every night then I wake up around 3:00 am and then usually fall asleep again around 6:00 am. But that is when my day starts. So it is very difficult. I do find that the Vitamin B50 really gives me energy during the day. hbhb

[katey]

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Hi I did 14 days AF after christmas..kinda tripped up the last few days but I also felt exhausted..I was sleeping okay but could barely move in the mornings..It really annoyed me because I was eating really healthily but still felt really crap...I wonder if it is something to do with blood sugar levels from lack of alcohol...does anyone know anything about such things??

[ihavebeenherkind]

So VERY tired

I think I'm going to try adding the L-glutimine. I already pulled the Calms Forte off the day-time and reduced it to only one pill at night. I'm also going to cut down the Amino Acid Complete a little (I'm taking the "all pill pack" rather than the All-One Shake: I know myself, I won't take the time to mix up a shake.), I just read that it has tryptophan in it which tends to make me VERY sleepy. It's also got L-Tyrosine, which is supposed to cancel out tyroptophan's sleepy effect, but I guess I'll just have to play around with all this until it works for me. I'll let you guys know if the glutamine helps.

[Beaches]

So VERY tired

Thanks for starting this thread because I have been DRAGGING and wondering why myself. I will pull the calms forte and see hat the AA also causes sleepiness so maybe I will move that to bed time instead of morning. I can't do that Shake either.
Thanks and any other suggestions will be so much appreciated ...my kids are lovin' that I'm not as quick though

[rivergirl]

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I'm not doing the whole supp thing - just glutamine and evening primrose, alpha lipoic acid and fish oil - no topa but the CDs. I am on 24 days AF and don't feel bad but do feel sleepy. Very sleepy - it is kind of nice but wow - I could just red and sleep all the time - weird. Must be healing or something.

Nine years without drinking - wow - we cab learn from you - how has it been - anything we should know? Our prayers are with yo with your bone cancer. Blessings!
Rivergirl

[pixie]

So VERY tired

I'm moderating rather than abstaining, but when I string a few AF days together I also get very sleepy. I'm taking the All One, kudzu, l-glut, EPO - no meds, and no calms forte. I tried moving the All One to nighttime in case that was causing it, but no change. I was not drinking any caffeine before I started this program, and now I drink it all day long just to stay awake at work. If it's my body adjusting I guess I can live with that, but the sudden change is amazing.

pixie

[rivergirl]

So VERY tired

Hey Pixie, Hi, Maybe they are right that it is just the body making up for lost REM time while drinking. When I sleep the sleep is good - so nice I could just do it all the time! Funny. Good for you doing mods - I can't - I've tried in the past but always end up taking it too far sooner or later.
Rivergirl

[pixie]

So VERY tired

hey rivergirl

congrats on 24 days! time will tell if mods works for me. I agree that it's been GOOD sleep, but it's SO hard to get myself out of bed in the morning, and stay awake. But it beats hangovers!

pixie