Ratsorizzo

A week and 1 day so far and no plans on ever going back to that amount. Former weekend warrior who binge drank two nights a week. After a couple days I have PAW. Real bad, I went to urgent care, got an EKG and such, was fine but was told that even a "weekend warrior" AKA "Poor excuse to justify binge drinking" would still get these issues.

So drinking two nights a week very heavy, then quitting, after a couple days of my body not getting it's weekly fix, this happens? TYVM

Oh and hi, I am Ratso. :P

Dee74

Hi Ratzo

I'd be surprised if it was PAWs (post acute withdrawal syndrome). Thats usually kicks in, if it kicks in at all, anywhere after a month.

A week is more likely simply withdrawal IMO. Still...I'm not a Dr

congrats on your week and welcome aboard - hope you're feeling better

D

Hevyn

Great to meet you Ratzo! You found a good place to talk things over.

Ratsorizzo

Withdrawal has the same symptoms as PAW right?

Dee74

This is the best link I know on PAWs Ratso

PAWS | Digital Dharma

Ratsorizzo

I have Paws. *Meow* :P Sorry just lightening the mood.

sugarbear1

you're just having regular withdrawals. post acute withdrawals start after 30 days.....

I gave up weed and alcohol at the age of 50....it CAN be done.

Ratsorizzo

Well I have withdrawal that's like Paws, so now I know what I am in for, how worse is paws compared to the starter withdrawals.

Dee74

It varies from person to person Ratzo....and like I said not everyone gets it

worry about it if it happens

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Mek2

I was a "weekend warrior" or binge drinker also. I got PAWS from 1 month through 8 months periodically. Not fun. It sounds like you just are in the withdrawal period. Knuckle through it and hopefully you don't get PAWS. Many sources say that even if you don't get PAWS, if you go back to drinking you may get it amped up next time you quit.

PurpleKnight

Keep pushing through, withdrawals don't last forever!!