ladybird

I have a friend who has been in recovery for over a year. He is doing well but he seems to have some health problems...difficulty thinking...overly emotional responses...numbness and sometimes pain in his hands and feet.

I have encouraged him to get medical help, but he always has an excuse. I fully understand that his health is his responsibility. I would step out but my worry is that usually he is a logical person, but his emotional respones have been extreme and he doesn't seem to think rationally at times. Are these symptoms normal for after a year of recovery?

TooMuch4TooLong

Welcome Ladybird. I just wanted to pop in and say hello, I have never been close to anyone with a year or so under their belt so I am not qualified to answer your questions. Someone with more experience than I should be along to give you a better answer soon.

cmc

ladybird,
Only a medical professional would be able to give an accurate diagnosis for your friend.

There is alot of good information about the different stages of recovery here on SR.

Here is a link to a helpful sticky thread in the Alcoholism Information forum:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

This link is listed there and is also worth taking a look at:
Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center