Although it may be hard to believe, most withdrawal symptoms—fuzzy thinking, forgetfulness, anxiety, sleeplessness, clumsiness, emotional numbness, hypersensitivity, flulike symptoms—are temporary. These will lessen as you spend more time being clean and sober. Try to be patient and remember that the recovery process is allowing your best self to re-emerge. It just takes time.
In the meantime, spend time with your sponsor, recovery group, and supportive friends and family. These people can help you keep a weekly routine that includes a balanced diet and adequate sleep, which will help you recover from any lingering withdrawal symptoms you may be experiencing.
Remember that it’s common to feel impatient, angry, or uncertain when you first get sober.
Action for the Day
Think about how you feel about the idea of a lifetime of recovery, one day at a time. Share this information with your sponsor or friend in recovery today.
Thought for the Day
“Addiction to alcohol has set up a poisoning within our bodies . . . The First Step of recovery is to recognize our alcoholism and admit our physical illness.”
The Little Red Book
