Post Acute Withdrawal & Getting out of the Fog
Answered by Jim LaPierre, LCSW, CCS
Question
Every bit of research I've seen demonstrates that detox and rehabilitation of the body lasts 12-18 months. My experience in watching folks go through early recovery is that it takes 30 days to get through the worst, 90 days to have something close to full functioning and six months before they're feeling "normal." Now - this all assumes that there are no underlying medical issues. If you've not seen a doctor I urge you to immediately. Also, don't be a passive person in recovery - look at what you can do with diet and nutrition to improve your healthy and mental acuity.
Congratulations on your recovery and keep it up!,
About the Expert
Jim LaPierre
LCSW, CCS
Brewer, Maine
Specialties
Anger Management, Gay Lesbian Issues, Spirituality, Divorce, Compulsive Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, OCD, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Anxiety or Fears, ADHD, Impulse Control Disorders, Relationship Issues, Women, Loss or Grief, Eating Disorders, Depression, Finding Your Purpose in Life
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