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From what I know it's called PAWS or Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome.

You can type that in on the net and learn more about it.

Cognitive: PAWS creates many difficulties with cognitive processes. Racing or recycling thoughts are often noted and found to be highly distracting by the individual. Thoughts may be scattered and even a lack of coherence at times may be present. Others may notice a certain rigidity of thinking and lack of required flexibility. In connection with this, abstract and conceptual thought may be negatively impacted. Cause and effect reasoning suffers as well in the early stages of recovery. Themes and threads connecting disparate events may not be recognized as easily. Concentration and attention span may be impaired. Confusion may be present. Prioritization by the individual will likely be a difficulty for six to twelve months.

Emotional: PAWS tends to create in individuals either a dearth or excess of emotion. The individual may be hyper reactive emotionally. Even small events of little consequence may loom large in his/her mind and create strong and overly valent (not being able to bond thoughts together) reactions. This may lead others to suspect a relapse or create social withdrawal. Shame emotions may be noted. Conversely, The individual may notice a numbing of emotions. The inability to feel impairs proper emotional bonding with friends and family during the early recovery process. It also impairs the recovery process itself as the individual struggles with trying to feel the resentments, anger, guilt, shame and other emotions common in recovery.

Memory: Memory is frequently the most noted PAWS problem. Recently learned information (within the last 30 minutes) may be quickly forgotten. New skills or routines may be learned and then not assimilated as before the drinking began. Information may be retained for a short time (days/weeks) and then lost, requiring the individual to learn it anew. As recovery requires inspection of the past, the individual may discover that developmental and childhood memories are totally absent or only remembered in a spotty fashion.

All of the above PAWS issues can obviously affect the early recovering person. The recognition of this syndrome by the recovering person as well as by friends, family and colleagues is important. The individual will note that the severity of PAWS decreases as time progresses and that PAWS is stress sensitive. Lowering of stress is helpful. Healthy habits such as limiting caffeine, getting 8-10 hours of sleep, eating three balanced meals and exercising three-four times weekly usually prove beneficial. Meditation, or relaxation exercises can be invaluable once properly learned. Obviously AA involvement with a sensitive and experienced sponsor is key to navigating through PAWS.

Most individuals find the first six months to be the most PAWS impacted with decreasing severity over the next six-month period. By the end of one year, most persons have returned to their respective levels of functioning.

At c 60 days and I am having moments of forgetfulness - otherwise felling so much better and still drinking lots of tea

Give your brain a work out - do some crossword, soduko, jigsaws etc

At c 60 days and I am having moments of forgetfulness - otherwise felling so much better and still drinking lots of tea

Give your brain a work out - do some crossword, soduko, jigsaws etc

At c 60 days and I am having moments of forgetfulness - otherwise felling so much better and still drinking lots of tea

Give your brain a work out - do some crossword, soduko, jigsaws etc

Sometimes it takes a long time for this to go away. I think my brainfog lasted about 4 months. YOu should notice slight improvments every week (but sometimes they are very slight).

Sorry this is taking awhile, but sometimes that's the way it goes. Just be patient and stay with it - I really think that it will only get better for you.

Foggy brain is normal for a couple of months. If it goes on for more than that you should consult a Doctor.

You may have a Vitamin deficiency or liver problems.

Just remember that we didn't get like this overnight, so we cannot expect to recover overnight either. lol. I drank for about 25 years, and it took a while for that 'fog' to lift for me too, but it was WELL worth the wait! It DOES get better so try to be patient and don't worry what people think. Just tell them you've been ill if they "look" at you funny. lol. Keep your sense of humor about it. God bless. Hugs, Lee

I think I have forgotten how to speak, but that might be because a live alone and don't talk much anymore.

excercise will clear out the cobweb's. If it keeps lasting over a long period of time, then I would get checked out by a dr.There are certain diseases that have the brain fog syndrome with them.