I don't really know why perhaps it's partly because of all the details of the holiday season. But lately I have been very short tempered and frustrated. I feel like I can't fully explain what is bugging me. I have a problem communicating and a lot of times just don't even try. I know this post probably makes no sense but I don't know how to get out of this mood.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas and is looking forward to a Happy New Year. Be safe.
Shelly
How long have you been clean?
It sounds like a classic PAWS symptom.
It sounds like a classic PAWS symptom.
I've been clean since 9-11-05. I've heard of PAWS, but can you tell me more about it? Thanks.
Shelly
Shelly
PAWS-Post Acute Withdrawl Symptoms
It's the mental symptoms that addicts can experience up to a year after they quit.This may or may not apply to you.You have about a year and 3 months but it still can linger.
It usually comes in 6 week intervals.
Here are some symptoms I remember.Maybe some others can find the list.
They are usually more intense during the first 6 months of sobriety.
1.lack of concentration
2.mental alacrity compromised
3.memory problems;sometimes it's hard to figure out simple problems
4.irritability
5.impatience
6.reacting too emotional for specific circumstances that don't warrant it
7.depression over innocuous circumstances
There are more but I do remember these.
The most important thing to remember is that an episode of PAWS usually doesn't last longer than 1 or 2 days tops.Get to a meeting,pick up the phone,talk about it here but process it.
You may feel foolish but we've all been there.
Also,I'm not trying to diagnose you.This may be something totally different.
The reason I brought it up is your post the other day reminded me of PAWS.
Good Luck Shelly
It's the mental symptoms that addicts can experience up to a year after they quit.This may or may not apply to you.You have about a year and 3 months but it still can linger.
It usually comes in 6 week intervals.
Here are some symptoms I remember.Maybe some others can find the list.
They are usually more intense during the first 6 months of sobriety.
1.lack of concentration
2.mental alacrity compromised
3.memory problems;sometimes it's hard to figure out simple problems
4.irritability
5.impatience
6.reacting too emotional for specific circumstances that don't warrant it
7.depression over innocuous circumstances
There are more but I do remember these.
The most important thing to remember is that an episode of PAWS usually doesn't last longer than 1 or 2 days tops.Get to a meeting,pick up the phone,talk about it here but process it.
You may feel foolish but we've all been there.
Also,I'm not trying to diagnose you.This may be something totally different.
The reason I brought it up is your post the other day reminded me of PAWS.
Good Luck Shelly
Shelly ,i too believe its PAWS.I feel exactly the same way sometimes.I cant even explain it to myself let alone someone else,then when my husbanf pushes me to tell him "whats wrong"...well,i get even more angry and frustrated...the last thing i feel like doing is explaining...even if i could! Its been 5 months for me,so it looks like its lasts quite awhile.Hang in there,these little things are much easier to deal with than wondering where youre next batch of pills are going to come from.
I finally explained to my husband that sometimes my emotions are all jumbled,im still trying to figure out how to feel,how to cope with those feelings and sometimes they just go haywire.Nothing i can do about it except keep working on me.
I hope it gets better for you real soon,believe me,i know how frustrating it can be.Hang in there,youre doing it!~KIM
I finally explained to my husband that sometimes my emotions are all jumbled,im still trying to figure out how to feel,how to cope with those feelings and sometimes they just go haywire.Nothing i can do about it except keep working on me.
I hope it gets better for you real soon,believe me,i know how frustrating it can be.Hang in there,youre doing it!~KIM
shelly..........
totally understand....................
i to have these feelings especailly lately...........
i have been talking with sweet pea and it just helps to have a friend to dicuss these things with ya know........
staying pill free is not easy.......and it nice to have someone to bounce various feelings about addiction and depression.......
and for the first time i am seeking a counselor to talk to also.........
for some reason i have never gone to couseling and after alking to Mj and sweetpea ....i have decided to give it a try........
i made the first step today and called my insurance company and got the information i needed to make this first step..........thanks to my dear friends...
so your post makes total sence to me .........
i just pray that you feel better shelly............
shelly.............
..................love T H U M P E R
totally understand....................
i to have these feelings especailly lately...........
i have been talking with sweet pea and it just helps to have a friend to dicuss these things with ya know........
staying pill free is not easy.......and it nice to have someone to bounce various feelings about addiction and depression.......
and for the first time i am seeking a counselor to talk to also.........
for some reason i have never gone to couseling and after alking to Mj and sweetpea ....i have decided to give it a try........
i made the first step today and called my insurance company and got the information i needed to make this first step..........thanks to my dear friends...
so your post makes total sence to me .........
i just pray that you feel better shelly............
shelly.............
..................love T H U M P E R
Thanks for the replies. I feel better just knowing I can come on here and talk when I need to.
Shelly
Shelly
