Posted by AMD on August 12, 2005, at 10:50:28
I've quit drinking recently (ok, two days ago) and (finally) started going to AA ... but I've noticed slowness in memory, and just general sketchiness when it comes to recalling things I used to know quite well, e.g., the set theoretical definition of static separation of duty constraints in RBAC. I can remember it ok, after some thought, but not "visually" as much as I used to. It's scary.
Is this from recent alcohol consumption? Will I recover these abilities with abstention? How long does recovery take? Will my executive functions recover?
Is there anything I can take, medicine wise, that would accelerate recovery? Or is this damage permanent? (I hope for God's sake the latter is not true.)
I'm a bit depressed, wandery-headed, and just not up to my full capacity, but I'm hoping a good workout tonight will clear that up, or that a few more days of rest will, at least.
For now, I'm looking to friends and family for support, and building a network of sober friends. This drinking stuff is done!
YES, I AM GOING TO A.A. The first proactive step I've taken about this in six months!amd
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