what is PAWS

[merrymaria]

HI  MARIA HERE ON DAY 4.  FEELING A LITTLE BETTER.  ABLE TO EAT CEREAL AND JUNK FOODS.  WHAT DOES PAWS MEAN

[JasonH]

Congrats Merry.

Day 3.5 here. I wish I hadn't stayed out all night on the 4th, or I'd be on day 4 as well. I'm efinately feeling better today. I actually slept well last night. I guess after 48 hours of no sleep...

My only issue is heratburn and naseau. I feel like I have a gallon of acid in my stomach. Natural methods aren't alleviating it. Time to get some heart burn pills tomorrow.

[worried878]

Exercise actually increases ur energy, relieves anxiety and depression...getting up and moving will always help me feel better...PAWS is real for many and as domino mentioned, there are some great write ups in the health pages on this topic...right now i would educate myself a bit on paws but not focus on it...right now u need to get back to feeling good and take it one day at a time...dont forget aftercare during ur recovery

[dominosarah]

If you feel like cleaning by all means get up and clean.  Any amount of exercise helps.  If you have the energy put it to good use!!!!!  I am really happy that your husband is supportive.  That is so important.  Now go get busy and clean!!!!!!          sara

[merrymaria]

you mean like a month from now i might feel w/d again.   i will read the health pages and thank you so much

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

You may even want to check out an ensure type product - walgreens store brand is good....soy bean nutrition.

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is further down the road - if it is there at all for you. Not everyone experiences it. And as the name implies, it does take a very acute withdrawal to meet the clinical defintion. Read up in the health pages ... you can never know too much about this stuff.....and congratulations

[merrymaria]

well day 5 is tomorrow so i am hopeful.  I have a wonderful hubby who has helped me so much  i feeling anxious like i want to clean  or do something other than lay down  is this normal

[dominosarah]

The w/ds will get better but it takes some time.  I started feeling better at about 5 days.  Am glad you are taking the vitamins.  Hang tough and keep posting.     sara

[merrymaria]

thank you  yes i started complete vitamins today and ate frosted flake cereal like a cup.  i just cant eat and im so weak and hurt so bad but did get some zzzz last night.  yes  will stay strong.  thanks you again

[dominosarah]

Congrats on day 4.  That is great.  You can do this so keep looking forward.  Life is so much better being clean.  Are you taking vitamins??  They help alot.  You will find those in the health pages on the bottom righthand side.  Keep posting and read.  You will find a ton of information and support here.      Stay strong                sara

[merrymaria]

thank you for that info.  i thought it might be something that happens later on in a month or so.