Originally Posted by
arpedkedarki 
Hello, all....about 53 days ago I quit both marijuana and alcohol, cold turkey, after nearly 40 years of pretty consistent use. Not a blackout drinker or an all-day smoker, but definitely a regular over-indulger. I had HORRIBLE anxiety attacks for the first 6 weeks but they're not as extreme right now.
What's most bothersome at this point is my head - it feels....thick...fuzzy. I feel pressure. I'm starting to think more clearly again, but I can't shake this weird feeling in my head. Am wondering if this is symptomatic of withdrawal - has anyone had this experience? In general, I just don't quite feel like myself. Would love to hear from some of you folks - about how you felt during your early months of recovery.
I started going to AA meetings a few weeks ago - it's the only thing that seems to make me feel better. I rather enjoy them. I've got a sponsor and I am starting on Step One this week. It's all good - I just feel like a bit of a basket case.
Cheers!
Mildly.
Mainly sleep issues and memory problems.
It's not surprising though is it? We put our bodies and minds through hell for years and then hope they will get back to 'normal' in weeks?
I think of it like this:
If you ate 5,000 calories a day for 40 years running you would be exceptionally obese - but you wouldn't expect to be a normal weight after three months dieting would you?
I know it's not a perfect analogy by any means but I'm just emphasising 'context'.
It's got to take a while - hasn't it?
Tony