I have been sober for eight months and my brain still feels like it is running on dial-up internet and I cannot remember simple words or follow conversations and I am scared this is permanent.
More people experience this than they realize.
The mind seeks its familiar neurochemical patterns even in recovery, creating anxiety about cognitive changes that are often temporary but feel eternal.
“Where Are You with Addiction as mental health condition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.