I've been reading up a lot about PAWS lately. Didn't even know it was a thing until I joined this site. It seems the symptoms can last for up to a year. Makes me feel better in a way. Like the mood swings, irritability, anxiety, sugar cravings and headaches are all serving a purpose... normal side effects of my body trying to return to normal. Amazed my body can even remember what normal is!
Well done Steely for the yoga and avoiding the condescending woman and for being assertive. There's a few people I need to tell to get F!d too but I'm still struggling with that. I still keep thinking everything is my fault. I hope that continued sobriety will help me get better at building boundaries and then when someone inevitably crosses them, I'll feel stronger to be able to stand up for myself. Enjoy your dinner.