Question: Day 8

[Shawnee1988]

Today I woke up and ended up sleeping about 14 hours. I feel pretty groggy and blah. Not much energy. Is this normal? I think I slept way too long. This past weekend I did a TON of stuff. More than I've done in a few years. I had a guy friend from out of town come to see me, and we went all over and did tons of things. Help! :(

[jethro733]

Sleeping for more than ten hours can leave the body feeling pretty groggy.  That and you're still re-wiring/detoxing.  Dealing with the waves can be frustrating.  I know for me that it's really discouraging to be doing well, then feeling like you've taken a step backwards all of a sudden.  Stepping back and reminding yourself that it's just a wave like pattern you have to deal with helps, though I know that that's easier said than done.

Sleeping that long is an awesome sign by the way, even with sleeping pills I could never sleep, and I'd just feel more groggy and be left with a metallic taste (not good with an ulcer, you have to eat no matter what).  Keep on keeping on, you're doing great.

[Shawnee1988]

I think tomorrow I'll try really hard to set an alarm and get up instead of sleeping for hours on end. I do have to work at the family business.

[Shawnee1988]

Thank you so much. Just a little scary when you all of a sudden have no energy when you have been doing so great. Ya know?

[Whollymolythathurt]

Boy what I would give for energy. I have always been the one they called the "busy body" but the last 5 days have put the clamps on that.   My issue now is more mental than physical. I just need to get back to the gym. It's only been 6 days but feels like a month!

Keep up the good fight. Seems you may be turning a corner.

[Shawnee1988]

I have zero cravings and have had lots of energy until today. But like I said, from Friday evening to last night until about midnight I pretty much traveled around the entire state of Oregon. It was non stop. And I'm only on day 8 today.

[Shawnee1988]

I was on the pills off and on for 1.5 years.

[Whollymolythathurt]

Shawnee I'm like you but take lunesta...and have since it came on the market. I've had sleeping issues for as long as you've alive :-)
It has really helped me I think. I'm on day 5 and last night was the 1st night I had issues.   I haven't had the sleeping issues everyone else seems to have but each is different.  I don't know how long you were taking the meds but for me it was only 2 yrs.

[Shawnee1988]

Thanks guys. The thing is, is that I take sleeping medicine. So I just figured that sleeping for me is normal. I've had to take sleeping medicine since my brother tragically passed away 5 years ago. So do you guys think that the withdrawals would affect my sleeping even though I take sleeping medicine? That's where I'm confused. The first 5 days I would wake up in the middle of the night but I could get 7 or 8 hours sleep. I take 200mg of seroquel at night to sleep. Thoughts?

[katmandu516]

Hi Shawnee....I would have killed to sleep 14 hours then and now!! So enjoy it while you can get it. I'm so tired all the time, and today I had to muster up all the strength I had to color my hair and blow it out! I went through what you're going through. And like all the others said "It is normal."  Everyday that goes by, you'll feel better and better. Try and take it easy and don't overdo. And it seems like you know a lot people on here already, so you know, if you ask something...someone is always here to help. God Bless you.....Keep working it!!

[ricart70]

Sleep is good and it is what you need and almost everyone at day 8 would probably kill for that much sleep lol .   The energy will come soon just keep going .You will be fine

[Shawnee1988]

Thank you everyone. I am just ready for more energy again. Maybe tomorrow it will come back. I am glad I didn't just sit home all weekend.

[VICourageous]

In my first 40days when I went c/t from all 3 meds I was at a treatment center. I had to go, go, and go from sun up to sundown to all kinds of meeting, process groups and so on..My anxiety was on the moon and I did not sleep the whole time there. I finally got the Cloindine after and took it for a couple of weeks when I got home. Well all of a sudden the High anxiety turned into the weak state..OMG i could hardly walk from one room to the next..This went on for a long time as my sleep returned slowly..There was a lot more stages in between too. I studied all of this later and found out that all 3 drugs hit different areas of the Brain which affect the nervous system so bad. SO for what you have already did, I do think you will be bouncing back real soon..Just rest when the body needs it and go-go and go when you can..They both help heal the Brain and Body..Just go with the flow and do what you can do when you can..
Bless

[Kbusymom]

Hi Shawnee, glad to see you posting; it's been a few days.  I'm so jealous of your energy and ability to sleep, but am so happy for you!  Keep up the good work, we are here for you.  From what I've read this whole process differs from person to person, but there are ups and downs , good days and bad days for everybody.  Let's all stay strong together!!

[msdelight]

Hi Shawnee! I think what youre going through is normal. Sleep is the body's way of healing itself. You're worn out from the addiction and your tired from running around with your friend. Don't worry.  The fact that you're able to sleep and able to get out and about are very very good signs. Take it one day at a time and don't psych yourself out.  You are not alone! Keep up the good work!

[Shawnee1988]

Thank you. I have no idea where the energy came from lol but today I am just kinda blah and can't seem to even get in the shower. I think I really overslept last night.

[VICourageous]

Hi..I think it is just part of the detox state and the process we go through..BUT also you did alot of work and running around and then you crashed for a long time..So you also feel groggy becasue of that..Just try to take it day by day becasue it does take time for the Brain, Body to balance back after the removal of these Substances.
Where in the Heck did you get the Energy to do what you did already?? That is a very good sign right there..AND to sleep like that two..I think you are doing a great Job on bouncing back..OMG I was not even close at that time..Good for you..Try to look at the Positive and not the negative..You will be fine..OK?
Bless

[Shawnee1988]

Someone help :( need encouragement bad