hopealwayz

Who else is going through the mental fog too?

I hope it goes away soon. I can't think straight for anything, my mind is mush, and I can't even remember very much.

Soon..................Hopefully.

fishyfishy

Oh yes hopealways, i know EXACTLY what you are going through. I cant concintrate, im exausted, cant put anything in perspective.....

You are not alone.

Take care luv bonnie,xxx

hopealwayz

It does go away though, it is all a matter of time...and *patience*. LOL, I think I have to work on the patience part.

I guess just like an addict, "I want patience, RIGHT NOW*. HEHE, I heard that from someone at a meeting.

Love, Hope

quercusalba

Yep, I've got the fogginess going on, too. I do have more and more moments of clarity - which is mostly welcome, but occasionally uncomfortable! You're right, Hope, it will pass. I need to develop some patience, too, so we're in the same boat there as well.

I hope things are going better for you overall, dear Hope.

take care,
anne

Greatful2004

The mental fog is no fun, but it will go away! Just hang in there hope.

hopealwayz

LOL, I sure hope so! I'm doing fairly well overall. Life is getting better with each passing day.

hopealwayz

How long did it take for you? Share experiences...

I love to hear everyone's ESH.

CarolD

depression and my mental confusion were gone when I was about 2/3 months sober. It was a not a dramatical ZAP but a slow process.
That is why I have no precise time to offer.

lulu70

Alas, Hope, my fogginess still comes and goes--even after 14 months!!! However, it is nothing like the fogginess I experienced when drinking and drugging. I amy actually be noticing the fog more now because I have a lot more periods of clarity. I also suffer from depression so my experience may not be the same as others.

The important thing is that it is better than drinking!!!

hopealwayz

I'll be glad when this passes, lol!

raerob

I bought a wall plaque at a sober retreat some years ago:

"God grant me patience...but, hurry!"

I can't remember exactly how long it took for the fog to lift...but, I do know I enjoyed clarity for a good 20 years...long enough to work two jobs, earn a college degree taking evening and weekend courses, take two wonderful trips to Europe, enjoy summer vacations with my granddaughter, write about 2/3 of a book of memoirs (must finish it).

Not to burst anyone's bubble; but, the older I get, the less clear things are...lots of Senior Moments and searching for words that used to come to me so quickly. My consolation is that I don't want to drink, and I can only imagine how much worse growing old would be with alcohol added to the natural fog.

I try to keep the brain active by doing two cross word puzzles each day and playing bridge on-line. I hope it helps somewhat.

ethereal girl

Hi Hope! I can relate to the mental fog thingy, with me it comes and goes. Speaking of fog, can someone tell me what ESH means, for the life of me, I haven't the foggiest!

raerob

Experience, Strength, Hope

See...I do have some moments of clarity!

nogard

My experience so far is that the fog lifts slowly, but there are times of clarity within that. After 7 months its still lifting, but is far better than it was in the early weeks.


Kevin

ethereal girl

Thanks! Gee, I can't believe I couldn't figure that out. DUH!

~EG~

ru4outoo

i am in the same boat, I still get foggy, I am having a hards time recognizing people. But it is on a selective few, not sure why though but It is getting better with each day.