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Old 10-18-2008, 06:03 PM
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Hi, i posted here awhile back... tried cutting back on my drinking, to make a long story short, didnt work as i was warned by many of you. Anyways i haven't drank for almost a month now and i quit using marijuana as well at the same time. its been very difficult... but i realized it was time because of my increasing paranoia i was becoming unable to function normally unless i was high or buzzed.

i feel like im in almost a constant state of restlessness, and have spells of paranoia, anxeity and just constant mental unrest in general. I think i may be going through withdrawal from both substances and if i am, how long do you suppose this will last for? or have i done some permant damage because both substances ive heard can change your brain chemistry.

I drank fairly heavily for about 2 years, excalating from 2-3 times a week heavily, to 2-4 drinks everyday and heavily 2 or 3 day each week for a few months before i quit and i also used to smoke marijuana pretty much everyday, several times a day for 3 to 4 years.

i just wanna know if ill ever feel "normal" because im 20 years old all of this started when i was about 15 or 16 and i feel like i never gave myself the chance to be and think the way im meant to be.
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Old 10-18-2008, 06:07 PM
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What you're experiencing sound like PAWS to me: Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. YOur physical and mental selves are coming back to normal but it takes a while. I had the same problems but most of them are fading by now. Be patient and good to yourself. It will get better!

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Old 10-18-2008, 06:42 PM
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Here is the info on PAWS

Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center

I have no idea about withdrawing from marijuana .

You could check with a doctor ...an addiction
specialist would be ideal.

Welcome back to SR and congratulations on your sober time.
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Old 10-18-2008, 06:45 PM
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Give it some time Ino.

I think Carol and least covered it :

Be patient and good to yourself. It will get better!
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Old 10-18-2008, 06:54 PM
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I'm glad you're back and I hope you feel better soon.

Good for you for being clean and sober for a month!
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Old 10-19-2008, 04:47 PM
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Thanks for the posts... and yea, it does sound like im experiencing PAW. It doesnt really give a time fram for how long untill you start thinking clearly and re-gain your memory... anyone know about how long that takes?

I am going to try some of the things that it suggested tho, for speeding up your recovery.
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