Why Don't I Feel Better Sober? EP 126

About this episode

In this episode, Ruby and Susan discuss the challenges of feeling worse before feeling better during the alcohol-free journey, focusing on PAWS.

You quit drinking expecting to feel amazing... but what if you're feeling worse before you feel better? So now you're wondering: "Shouldn't I feel better by now?" In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan unpack a little-known part of the alcohol-free journey: PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome). You'll discover: • Why recovery can feel harder than expected • Common symptoms of PAWS • How long healing may take • Signs your brain is actually recovering • Tools to stay encouraged a...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ruby, Susan

Topics covered

• recovery
• Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
• mental health
• alcohol-free journey
• symptoms
• healing process

Keywords

• PAWS
• recovery
• alcohol withdrawal
• mental health
• healing
• symptoms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sober & Lit

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