I quit drinking 8 months ago, but I still don't feel back to my old self, not even close. Any suggestions?

Question:

I am a twenty 25, y/o male, I was a heavy drinker for more than 8 years. By the time I quit(thanks to rehab), I was drinking a minimal 1/5 a day. Early on I was diagnosed with Bi Polar, and later alcoholism ergo Dual Diagnosis. Now it seems that I can't concentrate, I forget thing quickly, my moods are up and down. I am currently taking Lithium, I have heard that it takes some time (norm a year), and the worst are months 3-6 before, you fully get back to normal. But when things seem to get better for a bit they suddenly get worse. During the bad times I seem to break out more. If anyone has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciatted.

Answers:
Your body is very toxic, especially your liver. You would do well to go through a detox (many available at health food stores) and drink a lot of water. You may also want to use some nutritional supplements to boost your immune system and look for something to help your moods. By cleaning your body, you will illiminate the break-outs as well. Remember that while you detox you may have symptoms that are uncomfortable, but the end result is that you will be healthier and feel much better.

I am a friend of bill w. myself thanks to rehab and alot of family support I am sober for 4 years now. It really has never been that hard for me. I just keep thinking of what will happen to me if i pick up again. and to be quite honest with you it scares the living s#$% out of me. don't know if you attend aa or not. you may want to give it a shot.. I have never been more happy in my life than over these past 3 1/2 years notice i said 3 1/2. it will be tough.not hard. think of it like i do quitting drinking is like playing a country song backwards.you get your dog back..your house back...your wife back... and it's all good.good luck my friend

Congratulations. You have taken the most difficult step. I saw my father quiting buss, and how it affected him. Let me give you five points that will help.

Try exercise, every day. Try playing bridge, dominoes, chess or any other game including Nintendo but play it for free. Do not attempt to decide on business investments that imply risk.

You need to make your brain back to normal, by providing it with fiscal and intellectual activities.

Try traveling to a simple place and let people around you that you do not mean to be rude.

I quit drinking 8 months ago, but I still don't feel back to my old self, not even close. Any suggestions?

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