PAWS Who's had it, and for how long?
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PAWS Who's had it, and for how long?
I know what the info is, I printed it all out and read it more times then I can count. What I am looking for is personal experiance, just the basics is all I request 
It's 104 days for me today, maybe 105 ... my count is off lol Anyway, last weekend I indulged (I do mean induged) in some heavenly chocoletes and pasteries. Delicate, yummy, incredably expensive yummies gifted to me. I also ate more starch, less water, and basically mussed up my diet on an over night sleep over with my girl friends (yes ... 31 ... and still have overnights at least once a year where we eat bad food and stay up all night laughing). This last week has been an emotional and physical rollar coaster, and I am wondering if its contributed to the sugar?
When I first found out about PAWS I gave up (and stuck to it except that last weekend) most refind sugars, processed foods, drink my allotment or more of water, took out most bleached flours and heavy carbs ... drink LOTS of coffee, but that seems to be ok. But after this weekened, I have been sobby, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, scared ... was finishing up my fourth step which added stress and I am sure contributed to the list there, but I also had the shakes, liver pain, dizzyness, head aches, and an overly abundant need for, and there for lack of, sleep. I'd cry at school if I messed something up and screamed at my children at home ... hubby would come home to me sobbing ... it was those fun bad ol' days alright.
Doing better now and really watching my food intake ... but I am wondering how long PAWS lasts for the majority of people.
It's 104 days for me today, maybe 105 ... my count is off lol Anyway, last weekend I indulged (I do mean induged) in some heavenly chocoletes and pasteries. Delicate, yummy, incredably expensive yummies gifted to me. I also ate more starch, less water, and basically mussed up my diet on an over night sleep over with my girl friends (yes ... 31 ... and still have overnights at least once a year where we eat bad food and stay up all night laughing). This last week has been an emotional and physical rollar coaster, and I am wondering if its contributed to the sugar?
When I first found out about PAWS I gave up (and stuck to it except that last weekend) most refind sugars, processed foods, drink my allotment or more of water, took out most bleached flours and heavy carbs ... drink LOTS of coffee, but that seems to be ok. But after this weekened, I have been sobby, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, scared ... was finishing up my fourth step which added stress and I am sure contributed to the list there, but I also had the shakes, liver pain, dizzyness, head aches, and an overly abundant need for, and there for lack of, sleep. I'd cry at school if I messed something up and screamed at my children at home ... hubby would come home to me sobbing ... it was those fun bad ol' days alright.
Doing better now and really watching my food intake ... but I am wondering how long PAWS lasts for the majority of people.
Last edited by BrandiK; 03-24-2007 at 04:04 PM. Reason: these glorious typing skills of mine
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I can't remember. It took me over 90days just to be able to
seek a mental Dr. The emotional roller coaster was sum'in else.
The folks at AA would tell me is needed to see a doctor, I was
in a total fog and it took me that long just to make an appointment.
I was put on medication to help my anxity and depression
I had to see my doctor twice a week and continue with
my recovery program. Around the 1 years mark, i was able
to stop taking anti-depressent. The anxiety attacks would
still come, but it was fewer and further apart. I would just
apply my program. "this too shall pass" or just pray about it.
I also started reading recovery liturture and kept a journay.
Write a gratitude list. it help curve my restless thoughts.
i couldn't comprehend a lot at first becuase it was due to
my lack of focus. I'd get a big headaches at first when i
tried to read. But reading and writing helped me retain
my focus.
seek a mental Dr. The emotional roller coaster was sum'in else.
The folks at AA would tell me is needed to see a doctor, I was
in a total fog and it took me that long just to make an appointment.
I was put on medication to help my anxity and depression
I had to see my doctor twice a week and continue with
my recovery program. Around the 1 years mark, i was able
to stop taking anti-depressent. The anxiety attacks would
still come, but it was fewer and further apart. I would just
apply my program. "this too shall pass" or just pray about it.
I also started reading recovery liturture and kept a journay.
Write a gratitude list. it help curve my restless thoughts.
i couldn't comprehend a lot at first becuase it was due to
my lack of focus. I'd get a big headaches at first when i
tried to read. But reading and writing helped me retain
my focus.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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Hmmm...I had been sober for years before
I ever heard of PAWS.
So I just dealt with whatever happened
and continued to recover...
I did follow an eating plan for 6 or so months
It's in the back of "Under The Influence"
I know many recovering alcoholics
do follow a diet for hypoglycemia.
Blessings
I ever heard of PAWS.
So I just dealt with whatever happened
and continued to recover...
I did follow an eating plan for 6 or so months
It's in the back of "Under The Influence"
I know many recovering alcoholics
do follow a diet for hypoglycemia.
Blessings
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It took 6 months to feel pretty much "normal" physically for me.
I detoxed off methadone it was protracted to say the least. lol
I still don't feel "normal" emotionally ....lol grateful for that though.
ps: I am one year free of sugar soon and have never felt better physically in my entire life. Stopping eating sugar was such a relief for me. I am so happy that obsession was removed.
I detoxed off methadone it was protracted to say the least. lol
I still don't feel "normal" emotionally ....lol grateful for that though.
ps: I am one year free of sugar soon and have never felt better physically in my entire life. Stopping eating sugar was such a relief for me. I am so happy that obsession was removed.
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Hey Brandi... miss ya on the Moms thread...
Anyway... hmmm I'm hitting 9 month the 1st and I still have ups and downs... One day I woke from a nap and had such a chocolate craving I jumped in the car and drove to the candy store bought 1/2 lb of homemade chocolate and ate all on the 10 minute ride home... I wasn't sharing...
Brandi I look at it this way I drank for 30 years sometimes really heavy.. load everyday.. pretty strong the last five years.... I certainly can't expect my body to just be "better" overnight.
Hang in there... the downs do get fewer and father between and less intense
Anyway... hmmm I'm hitting 9 month the 1st and I still have ups and downs... One day I woke from a nap and had such a chocolate craving I jumped in the car and drove to the candy store bought 1/2 lb of homemade chocolate and ate all on the 10 minute ride home... I wasn't sharing...
Brandi I look at it this way I drank for 30 years sometimes really heavy.. load everyday.. pretty strong the last five years.... I certainly can't expect my body to just be "better" overnight.
Hang in there... the downs do get fewer and father between and less intense
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