Stupid PAWS! Go away already!
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Well thanks for the warning guys. I'm at Day 12 (Yay) and really on a roll, especially after StPeteGrad connected PE to Alcohol, so life is pretty good over on this pink cloud.
But if I start PAW'ing it, at least I have the excuse of menopause. That's what I'll call it. Eighteen months...So Feb 2013 I'm in the clear. Right?
But if I start PAW'ing it, at least I have the excuse of menopause. That's what I'll call it. Eighteen months...So Feb 2013 I'm in the clear. Right?
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I think I've got this going on too...terrible anxiety attacks, crazy mood swings, sleep problems, memory problems...it does suck! Looking forward to the day when I am passed this phase...but at least now I know what it is...
Hang in there, we can do this!
Hang in there, we can do this!
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Originally Posted by Murray4x5 
Early in recovery it helped me to think of them as being bell curve shaped; slow to start...building in intensity...then fading away. I found that each PAWS episode got a little smaller, and they also got further apart as time went on.
Ryan... keep us posted on your PAWS experience. This stuff is good to know! Glad you're getting so much good info from the veterans...
I'm scared of PAWS
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Thanks for the warning that I can onoly look foward to more detox feelings great lol!!
On day 12 and getting ready to go to a meeting I seem to go everyday, its definalty helping me.and so are your posts.
I in the same boat no money or insurance bro, its crazy hard to get any help medically, I think we were our own doctors for years , not good ones in the least hah.
I hope you get some sleep today or tonight
Peace, Dylan
On day 12 and getting ready to go to a meeting I seem to go everyday, its definalty helping me.and so are your posts.
I in the same boat no money or insurance bro, its crazy hard to get any help medically, I think we were our own doctors for years , not good ones in the least hah.
I hope you get some sleep today or tonight
Peace, Dylan
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Alright! I finally feel asleep. Whew! I was up 37 hours before I actually passed into that dream state.
When I was drinking I used to stay awake for that amount of time drunk. Now that I'm sober, being awake for that long just feels down right WEIRD. I actually found some meditation audio mp3s online, and they helped finally drift me off to sleep.
I woke up an hour ago and feel just fine. Took my multi-vitamin and am drinking a glass of juice
I notice these strange PAWS episodes happen randomly, but also happen when I don't eat healthy or not at all. Out of pure habit, sometimes I forget to eat meals in the day. I used to skip eating all the time when I was drinking. While I have been pretty good about eating meals now, sometimes there's days I just don't think about it. I also believe this triggers PAWS. But is just one of the many triggers.
So! Today I feel great. I'm fully rested again, and got through that one! I could say "I made it without drinking! woohoo!!". But that's not an issue for me. I can absolutely say I will not fight this battle with drinking. I'm here to stay sober! And if PAWS doesn't like it, well too bad! Because I'm not backing down you stupid PAWS! :camper: Give me your best shot! If PAWS and I were in a boxing match, you can bet on me because I'm a sure thing!
Anyways life good! I feel great today, and I'm winning this race!
Time to roll the windows down and turn up the radio! Kickin ass and taken names! RAWR!
-Ryan
When I was drinking I used to stay awake for that amount of time drunk. Now that I'm sober, being awake for that long just feels down right WEIRD. I actually found some meditation audio mp3s online, and they helped finally drift me off to sleep.
I woke up an hour ago and feel just fine. Took my multi-vitamin and am drinking a glass of juice
I notice these strange PAWS episodes happen randomly, but also happen when I don't eat healthy or not at all. Out of pure habit, sometimes I forget to eat meals in the day. I used to skip eating all the time when I was drinking. While I have been pretty good about eating meals now, sometimes there's days I just don't think about it. I also believe this triggers PAWS. But is just one of the many triggers.
So! Today I feel great. I'm fully rested again, and got through that one! I could say "I made it without drinking! woohoo!!". But that's not an issue for me. I can absolutely say I will not fight this battle with drinking. I'm here to stay sober! And if PAWS doesn't like it, well too bad! Because I'm not backing down you stupid PAWS! :camper: Give me your best shot! If PAWS and I were in a boxing match, you can bet on me because I'm a sure thing!
Anyways life good! I feel great today, and I'm winning this race!
Time to roll the windows down and turn up the radio! Kickin ass and taken names! RAWR!
-Ryan
WTG Ryan... kick some PAWS a**
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I'm glad you got some sleep Ryan and feeling better today. PAWS sucks, however being aware is a good thing, it does fade out and become less severe and frequent over time, and it can be managed. It is well worth waiting through that time, resisting the temptation to dull it. I had quite a few complications in my first year sober (PAWS and other disorders I have), I still say it was definitely worth the effort put in.
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Hell ya you prize fighter , I am broke but if I had cash my money on you brother
F### PAWS, keep feeling positive you keep me up with your posts
Peace, Dylan
F### PAWS, keep feeling positive you keep me up with your posts
Peace, Dylan
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