I'm sorry Andante, but being accused of "a failure of empathy" is a step too far and I don't accept the criticism. What would you want me to say? Oh dearie me, you'll feel better soon, hopefully. Instead, I was simply offering my experience to Carlingford, whether it was wanted or not; such is the forum.
Although I accept that PAWS is a real issue, I don't accept that it's a 'malady' i.e., a disease. It's an aftermath of heavy drinking, for a prolonged period of time, whilst the brain and body attempts to reach equilibrium, for want of a better word.
Perhaps you could've extended the same courtesy to me, that you're suggesting others extend. OK?