Today is 53 days sober. I still feel numb like I'm in a nightmare and I can't wake up. Is that normal?
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First off congrats on 53 days ….And yeah it’s completely normal , eventually that will stop .. stay strong , u can do this!
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Yes it is. Try to be patient and it will get better. It’s always darkest before the light. Stay strong
Congratulations 
everyone is different but yes for the most part! I would have such vivid dreams it’s crazy 
but they shall pass I had 3 yrs at one time and messed up I had 2 months recently and started over and here are the Dreams again stay strong 
think happy thoughts before bed or read something positive it truly helps!!! 
Congratulations
Congratulations . Yes like Tami said everyone is different. Sometimes I wouldn’t sleep, somedays I didn’t want to get up. But things will calm down just keep doing the next right thing. I avoided people and actually still do. Living in recovery is better than dying in addiction. Keep up the good work. 
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Keep stacking those days together. It took me months to get my nerves back to normal when I stopped drinking. You are pretty much recalibrating your nervous system. Give yourself some grace and keep after your goals.
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Yes you have a great many good things coming your way and maybe sooner than you think. Some people don’t notice it at first. The first time I found out it was from others in the program.
If negatives come first the positives are bound to follow it’s the law of the universe. The brain rewires itself by building new neural pathways for up to at least 18 months. It’s nature and nature is a very powerful ally.
Let yourself dream about what kind of life you want to look forward to and do the do’s. And you’ll find the promise of recovery will come to you. Don’t quit before the miracle.
🫂:sun_with_face:
You just getting use to dealing with life on life's terms. It will get easier as you go.
Wow, I didn’t even realize that is what I’ve been feeling until you just said it. I’m at 13, and definitely feel that way. From what I’ve seen in others, it does seem normal. However, it is probably a good idea to get support.
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I’m at 23 days, I’ve been feel quite horrible everyday as well, felt horrible for 10 years now, just now I’m feeling horrible while also being sober. It’s good to know that it’s normal to not be feeling better yet.
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It took me 2 years almost. I was eating right, exercising a lot, reading a lot. Giving my body all the tools I could think of to be in a better place, after still not feeling any real sustainable happiness I talked to my doctor. I asked about antidepressants. I figured maybe all the years of alcohol had chemically altered my brain in a way I had to rely on chemical help. I am annoyingly chipper most days now. And about to receive my 3rd promotion at work. It was mentioned in the hiring process that my positive attitude made me stand out. I still have trouble sleeping though sometimes. Like right now lol. Stick with it, and keep your doctor in the loop if it doesn't get any better. I wish you the best of luck!
Congratulations . It's probably normal. Now that you're sober you can pick apart the nightmare feeling into its elements and address them one at a time, and turn it around (one baby step at a time) so that life feels as grand as it is, in a positive way. Happy Friday!