Welcome to SR, Eddie. I don't think there is an easy answer to that question....I wish there was. Recovery is as individual as the person.
For myself, I think I was still in a 'fog' for about 3 months....very careful, very aware of drinking. As time progresses, that disappeared. At a years sobriety I rarely think about wanting a drink. In fact, the smell of beer on someones breath turns my stomach. BUT, I'm still very aware that alcohol can take over my life in a moments notice.
Ananada.....I'm wondering why/how this day 5 is different?