What is PAWS?
What does PAWS stand for?
Post Acute Withdraw Syndrome
What does H.A.L.T stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
What it the 11th step in the 12 steps of recovery?
Spirituality
Spirituality is an active relationship with a power greater than us, which gives our lives meaning and purpose. When we work a spiritual program, we consciously try to become a part of something bigger, greater and more powerful than we are, whether that be a 12-step group, our family, other humans generally, or that “god as we understood him.” Trust in a higher power gives us a peace of mind and serenity that comes from awareness that there is something that is not restricted by our own weaknesses and limitations. Through spiritual development, we develop new confidence in our own abilities and develop a sense of hope. Through a spiritual program we can reach toward the future with hope and a positive attitude. Spiritual discipline is uncomfortable for many recovering people. We have lived lives of immediate gratification, and discipline is the reverse of that. Many of us have trouble with the concept of a higher power, as well. We may have been brought up as atheists or agnostics. Perhaps the god of our childhood was a vengeful god whom we cannot even begin to contemplate in the light of some of our past behavior.
What is lack of sleep?
Sleep deprivation!
Is the condition of not having enough sleep; it can be either chronic or acute. A chronic sleep-restricted state can cause fatigue, daytime sleepiness, clumsiness and weight loss or weight gain. It adversely affects the brain and cognitive function.
Who has PAWS?
Anyone who is coming off of substantial long term use of drugs or alcohol.
What we put in our bodies and how much?
Nutrition. Unless we consciously improve our diets and properly supply our nutritional needs, the poor eating habits that have carried over from our using days guarantee that we will continue to fail at getting the nutrients needed to recover. Our bodies are repairing themselves, and they need the proper materials to do so effectively
What is physical movement?
Exercise!
Exercise helps our bodies to rebuild themselves and maintain proper functioning. It also helps control our metabolism and prevent unnecessary weight gain. Exercise produces chemicals in our brains that act as natural tranquilizers and relieve pain, anxiety and tension. It greatly improves our chances of getting a good night’s sleep.
What is Eeyore's mood in Winnie the pooh?
Apathy!
People with emotional problems in early sobriety tend to over-react. When this overreaction puts more stress on our nervous systems than we can handle, we react by “shutting down” our emotions. We become emotionally numb, unable to feel anything. We may swing from one mood to another
What stage of detox does PAWS occur?
The second stage of withdrawal is called the Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS). During this stage you'll have fewer physical symptoms, but more emotional and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
What category of food fuels our body?
CARBS!!!!! Glucose is manufactured by our bodies from the carbohydrates that we eat. Carbohydrates (carbs) are a class of nutrients that include several kinds of sugars, pasta, bread, potatoes, and similar starchy foods. Practically all foods contain some carbs, but the most concentrated sources of them are sugars.
In addition to fueling our brains, glucose provides energy for every cell in our bodies. Without glucose in the right quantities, our bodies just don’t work right. The carbohydrates most easily converted into glucose are the sugars. This is why we like them so much. Our bodies recognize that they are a ready source of energy.
opposite of inattention?
concentrate!! PAWS affects ability to concentrate
Abstract reasoning suffers, and as stated above, the mind, like a confused cowboy, jumping on its horse and riding off in all directions.
When you can not remember something?
Forgetful/ loss of memory.
The alcoholic/addict may hear something, understand it, and 20 minutes later…it’s gone! This sort of thing complicates their lives in many ways. It upsets supervisors, annoys significant others, and makes them wonder if they’re losing their minds. With memory problems it is hard to learn new skills and absorb new information. We learn by building on what we have already learned, and memory difficulties can make it very difficult (if not impossible) to do that. Again, these difficulties add to stress, especially if we do not understand what’s happening to us. We may think, “This sucks! I might as well be high.”
What human organ is the cause of PAWS?
THE BRAIN!
Post-acute withdrawal occurs because your brain chemistry is gradually returning to normal. As your brain improves the levels of your brain chemicals fluctuate as they approach the new equilibrium causing post-acute withdrawal symptoms.
What do you NEED to help recover from PAWS?
Just to drive home this point again, You need Carbs!!!! You need energy!!! You NEED FOOD!!!!
Remember balance is the key
What is the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or drugs.
Abstinence!!
Recovery from the damage caused by our addictions requires total abstinence. Abstinence means avoiding drugs and alcohol completely, unless we are under the care of a physician who understands both addictive disease and pharmacology. This specifically includes herbal remedies which, in many cases, are just as powerful and dangerous as prescription drugs.
Whats is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
STRESS!
Difficulty managing stress is the most difficult part of post acute withdrawal, and of early recovery in general. Early on, we may not be able to distinguish between low and high stress situations, because for so many years we managed stress by using mood-altering substances. Worst of all, the other PAWS symptoms become worse when we are under stress, and this causes the stress to increase! There is a direct relationship between elevated stress and the severity of PAWS. Each amplifies the other.