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For those of you who are racking up a bit of time now, you may have come across or heard the term PAWS bandied around on here.

I came across this excellent article article recently which does a very good job of explaining what it is and why it can account for the myriad of conflicting emotions you might go through in an average day.

The final sentence in his summary is an obvious one but something we can all too easily lose sight of:

"Recovery is not about quitting alcohol and drugs. It is about learning to live a life that does not require mood-altering chemicals to be worth living."

Anyway, hope it is of some small benefit:


Why We Don’t Get Better Immediately: Post-acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) | What...Me Sober?

And FYI...I use to live in Key West and then Big Pine Key. I'm soooooo jealous. I do know that it if it weren't for the ocean it would be a little difficult for me to maneuver around Sloppy Joes just now. I didn't drink when I lived there so I actually got to enjoy a lot other things other than the night life. Great job Ken finding sanity in Key West!

Great stuff buddink:)

Heres to many many more:a122:

Mick

That was almost witty.

Proud of that one, given the context.

Hi all, day 16 and feeling ok. Hope you're all ok!

360,

I have lived in Little Torch, Summerland and Ramrod before I moved to Key West, now I'm actually in Big Coppitt.

The Duval Street scene never really interested me, too expensive and too many tourists. I would only make it there maybe 5 times a year.

Going to try and get back to getting out in the ocean, thats why I moved here in the first place.

I'm sure the Purple Porpoise Pub misses me, but I'm sure they will survive!!!

Ken

If I remember the Purple Porpoise Pub correctly, not only will they not mind, but they probably won't even remember. I have a 5 your seat has already been taken. :) not that you aren't unforgettable, I just know drinking people. I've been one of them.
Much better to be on a boat and diving in my opinion. The sunsets, oh, the beautiful sunsets!

Wait, the therapist gives you a little sheet of paper with cartoon 'feelings'? And you are to do... what? You'll have to expand on this type of 'therapy' lol...and maybe share a picture of the chart!

Hey all

Hope y'all are good.

Was just in the bath and found myself singing and enjoying myself (who'd have funked it)

Anywho wanted to share part of a track as I felt a rather good song for my sober self (if you have not heard Noah and The Whale, I recommend)


Well he used to be somebody
And now he's someone else
Took apart his old life
Left it on the shelf
Sick of being someone
He did not admire
Took up all his old things
Set em all on fire

He's gonna change
Gonna change his ways
Gonna change
Gonna change his ways

And it feels like his new life can start
And it feels like heaven


AoS

I used to not be able to go out in public for weeks because i was worried who
i would run into from some of my drunken nights out, that i could not remember. i thought if i dont go out for a few weeks, people would have forgotten me by then.

somone told me, " you need to get out and be seen SOBER"

its in the PAST !

we can't walk around in shame, otherwise the alcohol wins.
people are going to see you in a new light

:)

The whole funk. Nothing but the funk.

One Nation under a Groove - 1978 Parliament Funkadelic - YouTube

Basically, this post is AWESOME. :D

Hi all
Black I hope the funeral went ok. Is your wee dog all recovered now?
Clight, I hope you manage to get the help you need to cope with your anxiety, as you are obviously keen to try AA
Natty for once you have proved yourself useful, I read the link, very informative. Don't make a habit of it, we may not recognise the new helpful you!
Sand girl, the link may be informative for you as it explains mood swings, in fact I recommend everyone to take a look. But for goodness sake no complimenting Natty on his brilliance - he is far too big headed as it is!
As for learning an instrument I may try the bagpipes, being as I am an old windbag already!

I hope you all are having a good day, eve,night etc keep well, keep strong, keep safe keep sober. :MusBand:

Attachment 18307 Here's one for everyone:c006:

Wise advice Toots. I seem to have made a habit of everything else I've tried.

Buddink, I have never actually hated anyone before...... Lol I am soooo jealous it is freezing here!

Gorgeous sunset there BuddinK, very jealous!

Wow. Just wow.