Am I ok? (symptoms)
Occurs 7-14 days after stabilization, called Sobriety Based Symptoms
What is Post-acute withdrawal
30, 60, 90 all the way up to ten years plus
Peak moments of PAWS
This is the most important protection against PAWS impacting your recovery
what is education and understanding
A machine that requires the right fuel
Meditations, prayer, self-care, getting out in nature
What is ways to relax and reduce stress
It seems like my brain is malfunctioning sometimes
What is the Inability to think clearly
"I am healing, I need time, please be patient with me"
Who is the brain
Fatty foods, sugar and excessive caffeine
What are things to avoid
One of the pillars creating balance in recovery
what is emotional health, spiritual, physical and social.
Jan is experiencing this symptom of PAWS when she has trouble presenting her story in AA.
What is Memory Problems
Withdrawal syndrome
What is the brain's way of correcting the chemical imbalances suffered during addiction
feeling under pressure, big changes in life, excessive worry, moving, being pulled in 100 directions, being late for things
What is stress triggers
What are neurotransmitters released from exercise
the severity of brain dysfunction caused by addiction and the amount of stress experienced in recovery
What is the cause of more severe symptoms.
I just screamed at my husband for putting the fork on the counter and NOT in the dishwasher...I must be having what?
Emotional overreaction
Can begin around 10 days after last use
What is Marijuana withdrawal
By telling family, friends and others close to you about PAWS you are creating this
Makes you feel good, relieves pain, anxiety and tension
What is increasing your heart rate
Nature, G.O.D., Love, Integrity, door knobs
What are forms of Higher Power
I swear I'm not drinking!
Physical coordination problems
These become less frequent and less severe as the length of sobriety increases
What are sleep problems
Stop this process in its place by lowering stressful situations and setting boundaries with others
What is Relapse
Good nutrition does this
what is helps to rebuild damaged body tissue and maintain good health
Potatoes