I struggle with energy man. I wake up and feel terrible some days, especially before taking my medicines and it reminds me of being dopesick, but then I just wanna sleep all the time. This is my hardest struggle in sobriety. I have gotten clean many times, and I last about 2 years before I get so sick and tired of being sick and tired and give into my doc again. All I can do it pray that I find something to help me get through the day that is healthy for myself and my recovery.
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Hey I felt the same way. What i found helped me was going to the gym it sucks at frist cuz you all ready are low on energy but after a week or two I physically started feeling better looking better.And also higher energy levels I all so tried dopamine patchs on days I didn't want to leave my bed or do anything they do work but you have to find the right ones for you or you can go to your local health food store and just have a chat with them tell them. How your feeling im sure they can help you with some natural healthy remedies to boost your energy levels hope this helps
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Keep praying Kristin! Lean on your sober support. Hopefully you have a sponsor 
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Kristen, I had to push myself to do exercises and things that were not appealing such as in person AA/NA meetings, jumping in the ocean and hiking. The combination of meetings and physical activities helped me feel alive again.
I’m here if you want to talk
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It’s darkest before the dawn. I believe that consistency will pay off in the long run!
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Hey girl. Same. I would get busy if you can. One thing I really wanted to do but couldnt because of my situation was write. I don't know you or what ur like but knitting or coloring even. Do something with your hands. You have to fight through those tough days. Things are just no starting to feel somewhat normal it's going on 8 years!! Hang in.
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Vitamin deficiency
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Kirsten, the struggle is real! Sometimes I feel that we get so into ourselves that we forget we have an escape. Try new things, a simple walk in the morning remember how much progress you have made. Keep up the hard work. Sometimes medication helps be up front with the doctors 
maybe you're just waiting for the sun to shine.
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Hi Kirsten,
I am not a doctor and everyone is different.
My body and mind got used to a lot of things it should not have.
They had been pushed beyond where they should have been.
I was broken and did not know it for a long time.
Some times listening to my body and minds needs felt awkward.
After a while, I learned to do better. When I needed rest I would rest. When I needed a break I would take a break.
Without all that extra extra in my system my mind and body needed time to heal and learn how to function again.
Over time things like brain fog and being tired will start approaching a new normal for you.
If feels weird 'doing nothing' in most of todays societies.
However, doing nothing allows your body and mind to recover and repair itself.
In a similar way that you may understand how someone needs rest to recover from major medical treatments, consider allowing yourself that same grace.
Perspective matters.
There often pros and cons to many decisions.
I hope you find what works for you soon and wish you well.
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Start slow, but take small actions to get better and back to your self. Eat well, stay hydrated and don't push it.
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I know what you mean l got on Suboxone to help me get off of my drugs but now l feel like I have to have these stupid pills every day and l don't like it any suggestions on how to get off of them
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god i feel you , im trying to figure out how to better this for myself at the moment as well but just know you are not alone . it’s hard to rewire our brains but discipline is key..
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I will keep yu in my prayers 
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I've been using for the past 8 years daily with prescribed drugs. I'm never able to take them for the full 30 day fill, and with basically happening to withdrawal every month, I decided I'm done. Im going to see what my pain management practitioner will recommend because I have related lung issues that cause me chronic pain. I'm going to tough it out for now, but I too have zero energy. I'm on day 5 and I'm not making much progress.
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I struggle with exhaustion too. It makes me want to drink. I am mostly housebound with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) for the past 11ish years. Hit me up if you want to keep in touch.
Have you had your blood work done?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
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That's honestly something I've considered. I am slightly anemic, and always have been but aside from that drs have tested me for various things and say it all comes back normal
Try the sublicade shot! Once a month and you don't experience withdrawals.
Yes. They said that everything is pretty much normal