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Old 06-14-2011, 05:34 PM
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You're probably in the clear so far as withdrawal goes, at this point. Not everyone has withdrawal symptoms that are terribly bothersome. But if you're going to get them, they are usually over within 3-4 days.

It doesn't mean you're "in the clear" so far as other physical damage, though. You want to keep a close watch on those liver enzymes. You might also have some mild brain damage, which is often possible to recover from with continued sobriety (just like a stroke victim can recover function). But it might make you feel "foggy" from time to time. It took about two years before I felt like my mental function was ALMOST what it was before.

Keep taking good care of yourself--eat well, sleep as well as you can (sometimes sleep problems persist for awhile), exercise, drink lots of water. All those things will help you heal physically.

Do you have a plan for STAYING sober? I find AA to be a great way of life.
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