How long did it take for your brain to return to normal?
This is such a great thread. In addition to alcohol, I weaned off of klonopin recently, so there's a double-whammy for me.
In the beginning, I had incredible fatigue, very little motivation, bouts of irritability, and difficulty concentrating. I noticed that there was a major change after two months: making decisions/logical thinking became easier, drastically improved memory/concentration, and more energy.
That said, it was incredibly hard to sit back and allow the process. At about a month or so along was actually the worst mentally as I became frustrated and, frankly, scared that I'd never "get better."
A trip to my doctor allayed a lot of the fears. Eating well and *regularly* is really important.
In the beginning, I had incredible fatigue, very little motivation, bouts of irritability, and difficulty concentrating. I noticed that there was a major change after two months: making decisions/logical thinking became easier, drastically improved memory/concentration, and more energy.
That said, it was incredibly hard to sit back and allow the process. At about a month or so along was actually the worst mentally as I became frustrated and, frankly, scared that I'd never "get better."
A trip to my doctor allayed a lot of the fears. Eating well and *regularly* is really important.
Yes, I love hearing about other people's time frames because it gives me hope that I haven't destroyed my brain for good!
I was worrying that I would not return to the way I was, but it seems as if these fears are unfounded.
I have come off Lexapro (an SSRI) myself, and that was also a hard trot. Brain zaps, brain weirdness, sleepiness... Coming off alcohol (in my experience) is actually not quite so bad as coming off anti-depressants...
Both are intrusive... but it seems as though both have just to be "waited out"
I was worrying that I would not return to the way I was, but it seems as if these fears are unfounded.
I have come off Lexapro (an SSRI) myself, and that was also a hard trot. Brain zaps, brain weirdness, sleepiness... Coming off alcohol (in my experience) is actually not quite so bad as coming off anti-depressants...
Both are intrusive... but it seems as though both have just to be "waited out"
I definitely felt better in the first weeks and continuing months. At 6 months I still am working it and everyday gets a bit better. I don't know if I will ever feel the same way as I did before I started drinking but what I am now is a person who been down the dark road and I am far better person.
Take it easy and know that it does take some time.
Keep it going!
Take it easy and know that it does take some time.
Keep it going!
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