Hi Froglet .. Thanks so much for asking. I think if you have a peek at the few posts I've actually made here, most of my "story" is in there .. the first post perhaps ...... I'm a sorry excuse for a poster, I know ... and I was actually a member long before my "join date", but I had forgotten my name way back when - I wonder how many of us have done that? LOL).
But to answer your question about "recovery and now" ...
Recovery - was one day at a time. I was very sick, so actually stopping alcohol was easy, and a freeing thing for me. I was at the point where it wasn't fun at all .. it was just "required" (in my mind) to function, mentally and physically. I hated drinking it, but I "had to". My recovery moreso dealt with getting my energy back .. getting un-sick .. eating properly .. getting my organs working the best they can. It took many months, almost the full year for some things such as concentration to get back to normal, and that numb'ish feeling to go away in my hands and feet, mostly upon waking, but sometimes during the day.
Note: With regard to alcohol and withdrawal, it was and is private and I dealt with it all by myself, including detoxing, which happened while in the hospital, and I did my best to hide it. I was pretty good about it, and kept an eye on myself - but privacy in this regard totally outweighed "telling all" .. for me it was THAT important, mostly with regard to family and my upcoming divorce. As far as my friends and family are concerned, I had been going through a very hard time stress-wise (related to the loss of my relationship of almost 25 years) and I got sick because I didn't care to look after myself for many months (which is pretty much the truth anyway).
As for now - To sum it up: I'm sober, happy, hopeful, separated but not yet divorced (soon I hope), I look a heck of a lot better, lost weight, better skin, don't look near my age of 46 (in my humble opinion), and MUCH more confident in general. In fact, I could say I'm hot ... LOL .... And, all anxiety is gone; no more panic attacks. I am healthy ... I'm not sure I deserve to be, but I am ... And I guess I'm still here for a reason ...
My specialist said there is no reason that I won't live a full and normal life if I look after myself (he knew I drank some, but not how much - no one knew). So, I am officially "fine" .... Can I say PHEW? .... PHEW.
All the best to you .. and everyone. Thanks again for asking. I like telling my story .. I'm not "bragging" ... I've been to the "bottom", and I am sure it's in me to go there again if I get too cocky. I am thankful every minute of the day for my life.