Energy levels....

[nottobright]

Hey Everyone....well I'm on day 4 and have to say, the physical w/d's (pain) are basically gone.  Sleeping actually well at night...with the help of some nyquil.  Don't have many cravings because I really don't want the pills in my life anymore, and my wife is on my a$$ :-)  Now, how long will it be before my energy level comes back?  Mornings when I wake up, I'm ready to go-go-go!  But as soon as I walk through the door at work, all I want to do is turn right back around and go home to hang w/ my wife and son......anyone?  Thanks!!

[Chi_Chi_Lover]

I still do not sleep much and after 3-4 days of no sleep I feel pretty tired. But for some reason it's not too much of a problem. I think my brain is still healing from years of medication and it may take years to change. I have just accepted that.
I think exercise is the best medicine. I swear by it. I push myself very hard and I feel better than I have in my life.

[worried878]

It is hard for me to get up and going in the morning and find my self wanting to stay in the comfortableness of my home....predictable at home...not so at work...no choices here for me..so off i go...gets better

[nottobright]

Thanks so much....I have been trying to get a workout every morning before I leave the house, but w/ not knowing how sleep is going to be, I have been waking up at the last possible minute....waking up....brushing my teeth...washing my face and scurrying out the door!  I guess I just have to motivate myself, or try and kick the "sleep" habit, so to speak!  :-)  Have a great day!

NTB

[Chi_Chi_Lover]

It takes a long time for the energy to return. For most, energy, sleep and depression seem to be the longest to work out. Just give it time. You have the right attitude by saying you don't want the pills in your life anymore, focus on that.
I know its hard but push yourself to do any exercise, it will be hard but it will help. It may take months before you have the energy back but it will be more than you ever had on the pills. I now run 8-10 miles a day. Never could have done that before:-)