Sleeping too much?

Question

I can sleep a lot of the day and night. Is this normal? I'm 36 hours off. Also I'm so worried I'll never have the energy to want to put on a cute outfit again or put on makeup or do my hair :( I know it sounds vain but I have always loved putting myself together and looking presentable. Right now I haven't showered in 2 days abs look disgusting and I couldn't even care a bit

tramadollover1234 · Answer

Hanging in there! Very emotional. Not doing as horrible as I thought but I think I'll have my bad days too. Don't get me wrong I'm not great. But I'm alive and for that I'm thankful

pillguy · Answer

Can you tell us how you are doing today?

jugglin · Answer

Your energy will come back. Be thankful you are able to sleep as many do not (not sure if that is due to the Tram anti-depressant property). I get that you want it all back...and NOW. However, you used Trams for quite some time and now it will take a bit to heal. You will get there girl...you will. You are doing GREAT and feeling about what is expected. Just keep pushing thru each hour...the time will add up.

tramadollover1234 · Answer

I know, sorry it's just hard to wait

BearsFan1966 · Answer

You need to stop thinking like that you are only a few days in! Please give it time, I know time stinks but thats what it takes to get normal!

qpatty · Answer

Your energy WILL come back. I promise.

tramadollover1234 · Answer

I am terrified my energy won't come back and I won't be a normal person again.

pillguy · Answer

I've never heard of anyone being able to sleep during WDs.  You are indeed very lucky to be able to sleep.  

Then energy comes back to virtually everyone.  That's one of the most common questions and in my opinion, the #1 reason people bail out from a recovery attempt.  We tell ourselves, "I can't live feeling like this, I have no energy".  Dont give in.  Your brain does recover.  If I had no energy I sure wouldnt be able to answer questions on here and go to work and take the garbage out and all the other life acrtivities I have going on.  You have to trust us.   Yes, your energy will be back.

BearsFan1966 · Answer

The way you are feeling is normal. I think most of us went for 2-3 days with out taking a shower for the first days! As far as sleeping, you are lucky most of us sleep was the last thing to come back! Your energy will come back remember you did not get this way over night! Keep posting! You are doing great!