Sealion315

So after being sober for a while do you feel like you have brain damage? You dont but feel as if your brain isnt working right?

MIRecovery

I have heard that it can take up to 5 years before you are as good as you are going to be. I am at almost 4 years and I am still not 100% and maybe I never will be. I do know I am a zillion times better than I was.

bigsombrero

Ditto. My first few months of sobriety I felt like a baby giraffe, all wobbly and unsure of myself. Now I'm starting to learn how to use my new strengths. I think you're going to be surprised at how sharp you will become in the months to come.

joygirl

Oh, heck yes. I was afraid it was permanent.
Its not.

Acheleus

Thinking of dark side of the moon. 14 days sober and I feel kind of pleasantly stoned all the time. Things are hazy and slow. Lots of sleep deprivation though. I would fall down drunk and sometimes wondered if I had a concussion. Scary.

Mizzuno

I dont think I experienced any brain damage. Emotional damage for sure. If that makes sense. I seem to be operating now on a much higher level mentally. I think. Others may have a different opinion

Sealion315

Good for you Thank you