2 weeks!
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2 weeks!
Two Wednesdays ago was day 1 for me, making today 2 weeks! And it's still going well.
I've had mild cravings twice. Once ignored, they quickly went away.
For the first 8 days I went through detox, which was mild also. The main thing was extreme sweating. But on day 8, everything was back to normal.
I'm in recovery. My body functions a bit better every day. A few days ago I noticed how smooth my skin was becoming.
The main thing that needs to recover is my brain. I'm still unfocused a lot. Poor memory. Brain fog. Feelings and emotions not quite the way they're supposed to be yet. But that is improving. I am getting clearer. I can focus on reading better. I remember more easily. My natural feelings are gradually coming back.
It was a bit of a shock to find out how much I had hurt my brain with alcohol. It is improving, but I have a long way to go. This will take a lot more time. I really hope it turns back to normal and no permanent damage has been done. I do think so, since I sometimes have moments where I am as clear as I were before I started drinking. So my brain can still do it.
To stimulate recovery, I have started studying things I find interesting. Learning has been shown to improve the brain. I think I might look for a good language course. I've read once that learning a new language is a very good way to exercise the brain. And it's fun too!
So I'm not concerned but am glad that I quit before I did permanent damage...
2 weeks. Went by just like that. For me the key was reading and posting here, eating and drinking well, walking a lot, and a stubborn refusal to drink, no matter what.
And as others have mentioned... The sleep. That wonderful, beautiful sober sleep...
Thanks so far everyone. This group is a crucial element in my recovery.
I've had mild cravings twice. Once ignored, they quickly went away.
For the first 8 days I went through detox, which was mild also. The main thing was extreme sweating. But on day 8, everything was back to normal.
I'm in recovery. My body functions a bit better every day. A few days ago I noticed how smooth my skin was becoming.
The main thing that needs to recover is my brain. I'm still unfocused a lot. Poor memory. Brain fog. Feelings and emotions not quite the way they're supposed to be yet. But that is improving. I am getting clearer. I can focus on reading better. I remember more easily. My natural feelings are gradually coming back.
It was a bit of a shock to find out how much I had hurt my brain with alcohol. It is improving, but I have a long way to go. This will take a lot more time. I really hope it turns back to normal and no permanent damage has been done. I do think so, since I sometimes have moments where I am as clear as I were before I started drinking. So my brain can still do it.
To stimulate recovery, I have started studying things I find interesting. Learning has been shown to improve the brain. I think I might look for a good language course. I've read once that learning a new language is a very good way to exercise the brain. And it's fun too!
So I'm not concerned but am glad that I quit before I did permanent damage...
2 weeks. Went by just like that. For me the key was reading and posting here, eating and drinking well, walking a lot, and a stubborn refusal to drink, no matter what.
And as others have mentioned... The sleep. That wonderful, beautiful sober sleep...
Thanks so far everyone. This group is a crucial element in my recovery.
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Great job on two weeks, JerryFish. Cognitive function was the last thing to improve/resolve for me but the good news is that it eventually did.
Stick with it.
Sobriety gets better and better.
Stick with it.
Sobriety gets better and better.
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Congrats on 2 weeks, JerryFish. It keeps getting better and better.
Very glad you've decided to stick around and stay active here. I was a little worried after your post a few days ago where you talked about cutting back your time here. Keep on keeping on! You are doing great.
Very glad you've decided to stick around and stay active here. I was a little worried after your post a few days ago where you talked about cutting back your time here. Keep on keeping on! You are doing great.
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Originally Posted by CaseyW 
Congrats on 2 weeks, JerryFish. It keeps getting better and better.
Very glad you've decided to stick around and stay active here. I was a little worried after your post a few days ago where you talked about cutting back your time here. Keep on keeping on! You are doing great.
Very glad you've decided to stick around and stay active here. I was a little worried after your post a few days ago where you talked about cutting back your time here. Keep on keeping on! You are doing great.
I've found that giving advice to others helps me as well.
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