PAWS

[HampsterWheel]

Hi all, I'm brand new to this thing and I figured I'd float this out there:
I have 4 months clean from heroin, taking suboxone, and I'm really stressed out lately. My girlfriend, with whom i have been arguing with (and who is always right) thinks I may be going through PAWS so I read up on it a little bit and it seems to fit. If this is the case then I've been being a real jerk to my GF for reasons apparently not rooted in reality. Very frustrating. I can't seem to turn my mind off at times when it comes to something that bothers me and it builds and builds and then we argue and I don't know if I'm right wrong up down or what. So I go between that and being able to let go completely (peace!) but then it comes back (IT=whatever is bugging me at the moment).

So, any advice...

-HampsterWheel

[jwmx6]

How's it going

[HampsterWheel]

yeah, meetings, steps, God, introspection, Powerhouse Gym. I think also that my girlfirend and I are just not getting along right now and that adds to it as well.

[jwmx6]

Are u exercising takings vitamins I have been doing slot of research lately and just am realizing how important gettng good foods and minerals in our body can be

[dominosarah]

Are you getting any type of recovery care?  We buried many demons on this journey and they come back to haunt us until we deal with them......sara

[ImDONENoMore]

I agree with IB - paws doesn't occur until all addictive drugs are removed from your system.  Just hang in there and stay strong.  :)

[reallylifer]

normally PAWS occurs after stopping all things and it usually comes on after the withdrawal period.... I agree with IBK ..talk to your doctor it could be that either the sub dose is not what you need or that you are now out of your fog and are actually starting to get to the root of your problem.... Definatley be aware of the issue as that can cause relapse later... I too was on sub and i spoke to my doctor regarding that>>> he also said that the root of our addiction is what we need towork on and that intern helps with the PAWS ..make sure you are going to meetings and working a program, bc sometimes just the suboxone is no cure we have to deal... good luck!!!

[HampsterWheel]

Yeah, I wondered about that too. I did a little research and of course there are those that say you can go through PAWS while on sub and those that say you cannot go through PAWS on sub. I do know that the issues I have are rooted in my past. Of course. I also know that the PAWS symptoms I've read about are a dead ringer for me, but not all the time. So, based on that I believe it is at least worth looking into and being aware of.

[IBKleen]

Hi & Welcome,

I don't believe what you are experiencing is PAWS. If you are taking Suboxone, that would not be the case. It could be a whole host of things such as your past coming up to an allergic reaction. I think this is something you should discuss with your prescribing physician.

Let us know how you make out. I hope you get to the bottom of it.

[evilways]

Just remember, Its not you being Crazy, its the addiction! If you have someone who loves you and supports you, make it a priority to try to be kind to her. Explain how youre feeling and dont keep your emotions and fears to yourself. Hopefully she is there to support you and in that case take the help that is offered!! We tend to push those closest to us away when we are either using or quitting. Just make being kind a priority. Good Luck!!