Hi Wintercat

I can relate to what you have written (I am in remission from alcohol abuse).

Both Jo*mar and mrsD have offered you excellent suggestions about eating in a healthy way. Also, alcohol abuse can lead to depletion of Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - this can cause many signs, including neurological ones. Taking Vitamin B1 as a supplement is worth thinking about.

The alcohol support thread that mrsD gave a link to is definitely worth checking out. Many of us (at different stages of recovery from alcohol abuse) contribute to it. Everybody there offers the others support, encouragement and suggestions.

All the best.

All good suggestions. Magnesium, B1, B12... Still, I think it would be a good idea to consult your doc and perhaps ask for a blood panel? It might be alcohol related, directly or indirectly, or it might be something totally different. But drinking does deplete vital vitamins and minerals. Your GP can be your friend and ally in this, and might also have better ways to safely quit drinking.

But most important: no, you probably (I'm not a doc of course) have not yet damaged your body beyond repair. As soon as we find a way to quit drinking, our bodies have an amazing ability to heal. Your life is far from over, and removing alcohol from the menu can certainly be done.