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As many of you probably know from experience, Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome can be more of a barrier to sobriety than the torturous acute withdrawal and can plague substance users long after quitting their drug of choice.
Only recently has the treatment world started to recognize the role that managing PAWS plays in preventing relapse and have begun to offer some concrete suggestions on how to prevent and manage the symptoms as well as expedite resumption of normal functioning.
I'm hoping to learn more about what helped those of you who have experienced this but first a few basics... (Based on Terence Gorski's writing on the subject)
Everyone who experiences PAWS has unique triggers that catalyze their symptoms and its important to recognize what these are so you can address these when they occur. Having supportive people around you that you can discuss what you're experiencing with can certainly go a long way as well.
To all of you who have experienced PAWS, what helped you? Are there any specific dietary or lifestyle changes that you found beneficial? Conversely, what did you find harmful and necessary to avoid?
Thanks in advance to all who contribute!
Only recently has the treatment world started to recognize the role that managing PAWS plays in preventing relapse and have begun to offer some concrete suggestions on how to prevent and manage the symptoms as well as expedite resumption of normal functioning.
I'm hoping to learn more about what helped those of you who have experienced this but first a few basics... (Based on Terence Gorski's writing on the subject)
Some of the most common Post-Acute Withdrawal symptoms include-
- Inability to think clearly
- Memory problems
- Emotional overreactions or numbness
- Sleep disturbances
- Physical coordination problems
- Stress sensitivity
Some common-sense ways to treat PAWS include-
- Eating a balanced diet
- Avoiding caffeine and sugar
- Exercising
- Relaxation training
- Developing a support system
- Maintaining healthy relationships
Everyone who experiences PAWS has unique triggers that catalyze their symptoms and its important to recognize what these are so you can address these when they occur. Having supportive people around you that you can discuss what you're experiencing with can certainly go a long way as well.
To all of you who have experienced PAWS, what helped you? Are there any specific dietary or lifestyle changes that you found beneficial? Conversely, what did you find harmful and necessary to avoid?
Thanks in advance to all who contribute!