Old 03-18-2014, 10:29 AM
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Here's a good link to an article on PAWS for anybody who may be less familiar with it.
Why We Don’t Get Better Immediately: Post-acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) | What…Me Sober?

I'm at 11 months no alcohol and 8 months no weed. There is PAWS symptoms associated with both of these, so it's been a bit of a double whammy for me. But, it's much better for me these days. I do think I still experience symptoms on occasion.

It mentions this in the article, but I think it's really important to be aware that there are things that we can do to help with PAWS. Both with dealing with the symptoms and helping our bodies to heal.

A healthy diet, exercise and getting enough sleep really help. PAWS symptoms can flare up if our blood sugar drops so if you're feeling upset, a healthy snack and a glass of water can really help.

I also found that just being aware of it and choosing activities to help myself feel better and being engaged in my recovery really helps.
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