I think it's my time to quit
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I think it's my time to quit
I'm a 34 year old male that drinks about 5-6 days a week and about an average of 8 drinks per session. This has been going on for about 3 years now. I used to be a confident, active, reasonably intelligent person. Now I find my self being lazy when I can and getting more and more nervous, especially in confrontations with people (I'm in a position of hiring and firing). My main concern is my memory. I have a hard time learning new things now. I used to feel smart, now I feel like the people that I used to consider "dumb". I hope that doesn't offend anyone.. if it does I appoligize. I just want to be honest with how I feel.
Has anyone felt like this was happening to them? If so, when you quit drinking did all of this come back. I hope so...because I miss myself.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Has anyone felt like this was happening to them? If so, when you quit drinking did all of this come back. I hope so...because I miss myself.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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It took me at least a couple months after my last drink to start feeling "normal" again. Still having trouble sleeping sometimes and am having to learn new ways to cope with stress. But am staying sober and my life is coming back to me, one day at a time!
Keep moving forward one day at a time! It does get better!
Keep moving forward one day at a time! It does get better!
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Welcome :ghug3
I feel like that also. I often wonder if I will ever function properly again.
As for feeling like my old self, I have been drinking so long I don't know who that self is.
Stick around here you will get loads of support and advice.
I feel like that also. I often wonder if I will ever function properly again.
As for feeling like my old self, I have been drinking so long I don't know who that self is.
Stick around here you will get loads of support and advice.
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Hi Ranger,
When I finally stopped drinking, I felt as if I had to climb out of a hole. I was lost and in the dark and completely isolated. It took a couple of weeks before I could really notice the light and then, after a couple of months, the light was shining on me.
When I finally stopped drinking, I felt as if I had to climb out of a hole. I was lost and in the dark and completely isolated. It took a couple of weeks before I could really notice the light and then, after a couple of months, the light was shining on me.
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Hi Ranger,
I was a heavy drinker for many years, even heavier in the past few years. It is a progressive disease
I have been sober now for 27 days. With a few daily exceptions, I find that my ability to remember details, solve problems and make decisions has improved. I’m now able to carry on face to face conversations with patience and I’m comfortable doing so. I’m 55 years old and my life gets better day by day.
Welcome to SR ,
Ed
I was a heavy drinker for many years, even heavier in the past few years. It is a progressive disease
I have been sober now for 27 days. With a few daily exceptions, I find that my ability to remember details, solve problems and make decisions has improved. I’m now able to carry on face to face conversations with patience and I’m comfortable doing so. I’m 55 years old and my life gets better day by day.
Welcome to SR ,
Ed
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Welcome Ranger 
I don't know about memory loss and such (always been a space cadet
) ; however, I can definitely relate to the nervousness and loss of confidence. Alcohol abuse quickly turned me into a panicky, depressed, anxious space cadet who could barely function. Chances are, your edginess and irritability will get worse in time so:
GREAT IDEA!
Stick around, lots of support here. If you do decide to sober up, you will probably notice a vast improvement in all areas of your life very soon. Good luck
I don't know about memory loss and such (always been a space cadet
) ; however, I can definitely relate to the nervousness and loss of confidence. Alcohol abuse quickly turned me into a panicky, depressed, anxious space cadet who could barely function. Chances are, your edginess and irritability will get worse in time so:
Originally Posted by ranger300rum 
I think it's my time to quit.
Stick around, lots of support here. If you do decide to sober up, you will probably notice a vast improvement in all areas of your life very soon. Good luck
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I found that about 2 months into AA reovery
I was back in mental and physical healthy balance.
I noticed improved thinking sooner.
My brain had been saturated from alcohol or so I felt.
Here is an interesting link
Alcohol and Brain
You might want to check with your doctor before abruptly
quitting. De toxing from alcohol is a medical issue.
Welcome to our recovery community..
I was back in mental and physical healthy balance.
I noticed improved thinking sooner.
My brain had been saturated from alcohol or so I felt.
Here is an interesting link
Alcohol and Brain
You might want to check with your doctor before abruptly
quitting. De toxing from alcohol is a medical issue.
Welcome to our recovery community..
To Thine Own Self Be True
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Location: So Cal
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I read that link last night Carol and I was amazed!! Kinda scary, actually.
Good news is that my brain functioning will improve.
Not to freak anyone out but at 5 months sober, I am still a little fuzzy sometimes.
I find it strange cause I did not think I was saturating it that much.
I did not medically detox or anything, just quit but still, I feel foggy.
Good news is that my brain functioning will improve.
Not to freak anyone out but at 5 months sober, I am still a little fuzzy sometimes.
I find it strange cause I did not think I was saturating it that much.
I did not medically detox or anything, just quit but still, I feel foggy.
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