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I have never been this sleepy other than when pregnant (which I am NOT) Everyday I'm wanting to take a nap and/or drink coffee in the afternoon. I've never been a regular coffee drinker.

I've been sleeping quite well and have been working out and eating as well. i think the emotional exhaustion is weighing on me physically. Which worries me as I have just begun this process. Maybe the adrenaline rush has worn off?

Just wondering if I'm the only one.

I know. It's exhausting. I've never been much for coffee but I would drink diet coke like it was free. It's ok to rest. Naps can do wonders. Or meditation. Just a few minutes to calm the brain. Take care of yourself.

((((hurtyetstrong)))) The emotional and mental stress is exhausting. It does get better, hon. Promise.

I'm a 32 year old man without children, very active, run 8 miles a day, and have virtually no responsibilities other than myself. AND this whole ordeal puts me in a state of pure exhaustion on some days.

You have two children, one just 18 months old. And obviously a lot of responsibility. You are a champion just for getting up in the

Morning. I say take whatever chance you can to just sleep because you've earned it.

I agree with JustMe. You are a champion. Total exhaustion is normal is times of high stress. I am reading "The Journey from Abandonment to Healing" by Susan Anderson. She describes in detail the chamical things going on in your brain during these times of great stress. Your brain is dumping massive chemicals to heighten awareness. This dumping can leave you exhausted.

I say nap whenever possible and allow your body time to recover.

I feel the same way. So tired, and can't concentrate sometimes. It is a mixture of stress and depression for me. I have a high stress job, which doesn't help, but at least keeps me distracted.

Don't feel guilty for just taking it easy and pampering yourself. This takes a lot out of of you.

It took a good couple of years to feel like I'd caught up on all the sleep I lost during the drama phase.

To no longer have days when I feel like my head is going to explode is just pure bliss.

Sleep is my new favourite drug. I hit the hay at 8:30 if I feel like it (I'm up just before 6:00 am most work days), and loooove sleeping in whenever possible.

Your body and brain take a beating, takes awhile to catch up. Indulge yourself.

Feeling the same, I'm sleeping more, but can't fall asleep easy, still wake up every night at 3 or 4 and stay awake for another hour sometimes. During the day, I lose focus quickly, can't motivate to get house cleaned and fixed for listing, can't hunt for jobs more than an hour. I actually felt more motivated a month or so ago. I was hitting exercise classes, making lunch dates with friends, taking time for myself. I think I'm borderline depression now and I no longer have the energy to get out of the house somedays. I've hit a "numb" point, I don't cry as much, I now know I can't "win" WH back so have let him go, and I constantly stress and think of divorce preparation.

I feel the same way as everyone here! For me it was like the initial trauma happened, with heightened awareness, not sleeping, not eating and lots of crying. Then things leveled off after a few months. Now, however, I'm in a sort of "numb" state and the motivation and concentration are a big problem. I don't feel like doing anything and I can't make decisions. I still feel sad sometimes but I don't really think "depressed" is the right word. However, I wonder if an anti-depressant would help me (and some of y'all too!) because a lot of these symptoms go along with being depressed. Trying to get in to see the doctor for some help so we'll see.