Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

[rustop61]

Good morning everyone

It's wild and breezy here this morning. However, those of you who have been listening to me rambling for a while now will know that it will take more than a bit of wind to stop me having my daily walk!! I have two doggies who are as addicted to it as I am. That plus my morning dose of MWO set me up for the day.

Hope everyone is doing well. Hi and :welcome: to the newer people who joined yesterday cke123, tkeane, hart and any one else I missed.

Thanks for sharing that story yesterday Cindi, we need reminding at times. You mentioned on another thread about PAWS. I meant to take down the full meaning and google it but forgot and now cant remember where I saw it. Would you mind posting it again, thanks.

Have a great AF Tuesday.

Rustop

[Eastender]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Hi Rustop,
Have a good day today and enjoy your walk

[sweetpea]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Rustop weather here at the moment just lovely for walking so you have gone at the right time

Have a good day everyone

LOL Sweetpea xx

[Miss October]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

HappyTuesday !

Good Morning Everyone !

It's windy, 27 degrees, and flurries here today. Too cold for me Rustop. I think I'll hit the treadmill this afternoon........ no outside running for me.....too whimpy when it's windy:H

Feeling good after an AF night last night. Read two chapters in RJ' book. Could not put it down ! It was as if that was me in the book.....

And welcome :welcome: to everyone new on this site. It's a great place to be.

Have a great AF day and night today !

[charlee]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Good morning all and welcome to all the newcomers....Cold and windy here today, lots of errands to do, so for today I will consider all the jumping in and out of the car my exercise. A promise to myself was to incorporate an exercise program, something I have not done as of yet, I use the excuse...to busy..seems like we always put off what is best for us to do for others........maybe I should make it a New Year's resolution!!!..Hope everyone has a good Tuesday..

[elainey]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Good morning everyone,
Cool, sunny day here. Hope everyone is doing well today. I received my book, Cd's,& supps yesterday and started right away. Like you Miss October could not put the book down. Played the sleep CD last night. Have some time to myself this am, so i am going to listen to clearing CD. Wishing everyone a great Tuesday!

Lainey

[cowgal]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

good morning

Or is it?? I am home, sick as a dog last night, I am so dehydrated, and cannot keep anything in me...............feel HORRIBLE, but will be AF, blessing in disguise as I just told a friend

It is cold here too, which doesn't help, I don't do well in the cold, just feel like I cannot get warm no matter what, it stinks!!

Have a great day everyone, will stay close to here, doing laundry and "may" try to eat some lunch???!?! I hope it stays down?!

Love and hugs, (much needed on this end!! )

MA:h

[retteacher]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Hi Everyone: MA: Hope you feel better. I couldn't be more grateful. I just hit 60 AF days today. I feel incredibly strong but will always be on guard. I know a craving could hit at any time. Mary

[Cinders]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

RU,
Here is the original post:

db2fromala;229696 wrote: Friends,

One of the things I learned about in rehab is PAWS. Forewarned is forearmed.

PAWS is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndome. Below is a link describing the symptoms.

Not everyone who quits drinking/drugging suffers from it but 70-90% do show some symptoms in varying degrees.

Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center

Because PAWS can make sobriety a challenge at first (and for several months to 2 years), it is a really good idea to understand what is happening with you so you can deal with it without relapsing.

The medical community is becoming aware that PAWS may be a very big contributor to relapse. Understanding what you are going through and perhaps counseling to help alleviate/ameliorate the symptoms can help.

When I told my hubby about this, he laughed and asked me how I would know whether I was suffering from PAWS or not.

Anyway, just sharing some of the stuff I recently learned in rehab. I am exhibiting a few of the symptoms - overreacting to emotional stimulii, uncoordinated (more than normal for me), and difficulty concentrating.

btw, PAWS doesn't just affect alcoholics, it also affects drug addicts. One of my counselors told me it took him over a year before he would walk anywhere near the edge of a curb without fear of falling off.

Cindi

[Suki411]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Cowgal, hope you feel better. Been there, but work didn't believe me. Told my boss I was 7 days AF last week, he called me a liar. Oh well, I have all of you. A blessing.

Cold, cold, cold in Boston.

Downloaded the pdf of the book last month, discovered it only went to page 84. Think I need to get the complete book.

[notevergivingup]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Goodmorning everyone, cold indeed here in the Boston area. Have to go out and take my youngest to ballet, then maybe jump on the nordic track when I get home. Going on 5 days AF today, little tired though stayed up to watch some of the football game. Hoping you all have an Awesome day!

Twosox

[shelbysmiles]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Good Morning everyone. I hope you start to feel better MaryAnn. I'm exausted and we have such a busy day. But, I'm not hungover and plan to remain AF tonight. Life is good.

Olivia

[Long Road]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

G'Day ,Y'all and Hello

I haven't really introduced myself yet, but I shall shortly. I've been hanging around for weeks without poking in: but I must say I love the place.

Stay not just 'fine' but "refined".

[Suki411]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Welcome Long Road. This place is awesome.

[Long Road]

Newbies in need ODAT - Tuesday

Suki,

Feel like I know U already. My Al prob is almost OK. Just need support to stay AF.
(Take Campral + Nal) No probs since major alcoholic dysphoria 7+ yrs ago