Ok so I know it’s not about a man today but everything else hahaha. Plus this song is just good. Just one of those days
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That was one of the most well written and informative articles about PAWS I’ve read…Thanks for sharing it!
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@Letthesunshinein … Yes, ODAT.
@Dolse71 … Thank you for leading the way.
@Becsta … Yes, important to do US.
@Misokatsu … Thanks for being here.
Charlie C. … Appreciate it.
Sunny11 … Congrats 100!
Its_me_Stella … Thank you for your shares. It helps.
Butterflymoonwoman … Nice to have you here.
SadMemeQueen … Thanks.
@Seb … Yes, we understand & relate to others walking this path.
@Laraellelarissa … Thank you.
@Dazercat … Appreciate you!
@TigerMatriarch … Yes, connection is hard for me sometimes, isolating is easy. Thanks.
@Mno … Thanks for the dancing pickle!
@CATMANCAM … Thank You!
For those I may have inadvertently missed or who come later … much thanks!
Thank you everyone – especially those that acknowledged and/or took the time to comment on my 1 Yr milestone post. You made me feel special & “accomplished” today.
It still is not always easy for me but I trust I will have longer & longer periods of time @ peace about it going forward AF. Sometimes it’s better for me not to check in/think about it so often but instead just go do life. Whatever it takes for your healing & recovery … do that … you are always worth it. Best Wishes.
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Omg… I might actually be going thru this.
I have mood swings, agitation, and irritability that sometimes seem to come from nowhere. I don’t have issues sleeping but I used to sleep soooo much and never have energy. I chalked this up to being unhealthy and eating bad but maybe it was PAWS. My hubby used to say that I dream about sleeping LOL. The difficulty thinking, focusing snd remembering things (definitly). This is probably the 2nd worst thing besides the moods. It bothers me that I dont have a good memory. Most of my life seems like a blurr. I do occasionally have some memories and things pop up out of nowhere. But like right now my head is foggy and confused. Sometimes I have to REALLY listen to understand stuff. Cravings I do get IF I don’t take care of myself. If I let myself get caught up in the irritability and the moods, I can and have craved drugs. So when I get like this I do fight it and challenge the thoughts and the moods, which sometimes makes it worse (like a kettle blowing over). What always helps me is silence and not doing anthing AT ALL. Like no contact with people, no noise, no nothing lol And I rarely rarely get that. So I usually end up fighting it (but in the article it tells me to be accepting and to be gentle with myself etc). So I might try that method instead. But this does happen in pahses for me. I’ll be good for days! And then days I’ll be like this… reading to explode. I appreciate u so much for sharing this. Cuz I’ve never heard of this before.
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You’re welcome.
It can last up to a couple of years it depends on the drugs, on how well you are taking care of yourself now, there are lots of factors. I just wanted to throw it out there because I feel like a lot of people don’t know about this and most of us ( all of us ) go through it even if its for a short time. So maybe now when that stuff if happening you can name it. " Aha, this is probably PAWS, I’m not really this bitchy!" Hahahahah Im kidding. But you know what i mean… there’s reasons behind why you’re feeling the way you’re feeling right now and it wont last forever. hang on 
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This made me smile… thank u for this! As soon as she sang, just one of those days… I just laughed 
cuz yes it sooo is. Thanks girly 
This is going on replay 
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Absolutly! This helps alot actually. I was starting to think something was seriously wrong with me. It’s nice to know that this won’t last. It’s exhausting 
don’t know how long this will last for me but I am really trying to take care of myself. Sometimes it gets bad where I get soo irritated that I get ready to chuck my phone against the wall (I wanted to do that today but stopped myself and put my phone down). I am not the type to slam doors or throw things or anything so this is soo out of character for me I think once hubby gets on prescription benefits too, and I can get my meds that will help. Just literally it’s ODATT some days. But now I can label what’s going on… I appreciate u 
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Yayy… nothing like a good ole song to make anyday better. Music = happy soul.
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Omg! So I just Google PAWS and Crack Cocaine and it IS a thing for that drug too like u mentioned. It talks about every symptom of PAWS and then it went thru a time line of withdrawal for it. Interesting… I had no idea!
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Congratulations!!!
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I’ve not got a clue what you just said 
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Proud of you sir. 
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25 days AF. Very triggered, since had an unexpected day off. Would normally do damage to a 1.75 L. Luckily iced in, and had no desire to go out. Laziness and stubbornness seem to be the best coping skills I have.
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Congrats on 100 days!! You have a bold honesty about speaking your truth. I hope you never lose that. It’s a rare gift to speak so honestly.
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I also just realized that this MAY explain my hubbys moods too! So I just really want to thank u for putting words to what is happening right now… so so appreciated that u mentioned this!
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Congrats on 25 Days AF! This is one of those times when procrastination is your friend. Don’t have it in your possession (buy, accept or steal lol) equals another day AF. One day at a time.
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God I’m proud of you!!! Really Kevin you’re amazing!!! You always seem to work thru the toughest moments and it’s so great to hear that ur seeing some real benefits of recovery! I’m very very happy for u 
Congratulations on 100 whole days!!! Triple digits! Woo hoo!!!
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Day 288 of no self harm.
Todays been okay. Having no support from my friend is rough but tomorrow is the last day he’s gone. I’m doing surprisingly well, just get bored because I’m used to talking to him throughout the day.
Really nothing to note today other than the fact I have a migraine so I’m going to bed early.
Keep it up guys. I’m proud of each and every one of you for being here
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I’m proud of you too! 
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