Constantly tired

[[Ni...]]

I have been dragging myself around all day, sleep through the whole night fine. But I take about two naps a day and Im still tired. Is this normal will it go away. Im on 45 mlgs of valium and cutting down xanax so far a little more then .75

[[pi...]]

Hi Nicole,

 

Fatigue is so common in withdrawal.  Our bodies are working so hard and dealing with a lot.  At least you are able to sleep , that is a good thing.  Your energy will slowly improve, I did find the valium very sedating.  Even now I am pretty busy most days but by evening I am one tired puppy. 

 

You are doing just fine with your taper, keep it up and things will improve.

 

 

pianogirl 

[[Ni...]]

Thanks so much for responding

[[Sc...]]

Pianogirl said it perfectly.  I did the crossover from Clonazepam to Diazepam (Valium) and found it very sedating.  My eyes would burn and my shoulders would feel heavy no matter how much sleep I got the night before.  Once fully on Diazepam, I found this feeling did improve a bit.  I had some days where I had more energy (and would take advantage of it) and then would get hit again with fatigue.  The good news, is that although I still get hit with this feeling once in awhile, I found it was one of the first s/x to improve once off of Benzos. 

 

Hang in there and all the best!

Schatje