I literally wear a weaker prescription now that I quit drinking. It affected my eyes that much. My brain? Well, I can now remember how to spell literally.
I quit drinking a while back and I had young children at the time. I didn't get to just take care of me, so I couldn't see the results as easily or as quickly as I can now. But I can say that looking back, I was truly an alive, energetic version of myself, even if I never felt like it after not enough sleep or time in the day. So worth it!
BBF, come right back. You haven't lost. You've learned one more thing about addiction. And we are right here!