Two Wednesdays ago was day 1 for me, making today 2 weeks! And it's still going well.
I've had mild cravings twice. Once ignored, they quickly went away.
For the first 8 days I went through detox, which was mild also. The main thing was extreme sweating. But on day 8, everything was back to normal.
I'm in recovery. My body functions a bit better every day. A few days ago I noticed how smooth my skin was becoming.
The main thing that needs to recover is my brain. I'm still unfocused a lot. Poor memory. Brain fog. Feelings and emotions not quite the way they're supposed to be yet. But that is improving. I am getting clearer. I can focus on reading better. I remember more easily. My natural feelings are gradually coming back.
It was a bit of a shock to find out how much I had hurt my brain with alcohol. It is improving, but I have a long way to go. This will take a lot more time. I really hope it turns back to normal and no permanent damage has been done. I do think so, since I sometimes have moments where I am as clear as I were before I started drinking. So my brain can still do it.
To stimulate recovery, I have started studying things I find interesting. Learning has been shown to improve the brain. I think I might look for a good language course. I've read once that learning a new language is a very good way to exercise the brain. And it's fun too!
So I'm not concerned but am glad that I quit before I did permanent damage...
2 weeks. Went by just like that. For me the key was reading and posting here, eating and drinking well, walking a lot, and a stubborn refusal to drink, no matter what.
And as others have mentioned... The sleep. That wonderful, beautiful sober sleep...
Thanks so far everyone. This group is a crucial element in my recovery.