Good on you for a week off alcohol. I found I started to feel better after the first week. Not sure about meds tho,just follow your doc.s advice or if you are not happy see another doc. Therapy may help for your thoughts etc. it really does get better even though it feels awful in the early days,we just have to get through it.there is no quick fix to make us feel fabulous in the first weeks. Stay strong and on Sr