PAWS: How it Affects Our Emotions and How to Cope with the Symptoms (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)

Описание: After withdrawal fades we expect to enjoy all the benefits of sobriety, but sometimes we can unexpectedly be hit with things like irritability, low libido, anger, depression, or fatigue. People online may tell you this is PAWS, or post-acute withdrawal syndrome, but there isn't a lot of clarity around what PAWS actually is. In this video you'll learn what PAWS is, why it's believed to happen, the emotional symptoms you may experience, and tips for coping with these symptoms because they can easily trigger you to drink.

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0:00 Intro
1:15 What is PAWS?
2:04 Physical withdrawal vs PAWS
3:22 Symptoms of PAWS
4:10 Why PAWS occurs
4:45 How long does it last?
5:09 Consider a new perspective
5:54 How to cope with PAWS
8:09 Why drinking won't help
8:30 What PAWS is not

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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this video is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.