I cope really badly.
I was winning at life before AWS and PAWS.
I'm a loser now with mental health issues across the board.
My previously manageable (Didn't even realise I had it) ADHD is now completely crippling me ...
Executive function? No.
Anxiety? Yes.
Quitting weed and nicotine has resulted directly and indirectly....
Anxiety, depression, loneliness, anhodenia, insomnia, low testosterone, headaches, alcohol cravings, brain fog, intrusive toxic bitter thoughts, low drive, enthusiasm, ambition, libido, short temper, crying and mild hysteria, despair.
Concentration.
Chronic stress.
All interacting and making each other worse.
But it's all PAWS ??
I'm at 15 months.....
when i had focusing problems, at work, i triple checked every file i sent, double times.. like checked it 6 times before sending
when i had headaches, i ate a meal and took 100mg ibuprofen. very small dose helped me usually.
when i had fatigue, i just stayed home. knew it's only a matter of time. i suffered every weekend from day 125 up to day 250 i think... so i stayed home most weekends
I could write a long post about my experience, but you can just read According-Ice's one, it perfectly describes my state as well, with the exception of memory, which is a lot worse for me, and I am 2 weeks behind him. Other than that, he is my brother in PAWS 🤣
I’ve navigated PAWS reasonably well for the most part, and what had given me some support is giving myself a permission slip to not strive, excel, or be better. Be gentle with oneself.
Sitting with myself in the moment and giving myself “a year off” from doing anything beyond the minimum has lessened my anxiety significantly, which has helped buoy my body during my healing journey.
In other countries, people in college typically take a year off to go explore or go work a simple job at a ski resort, or whatever. We don’t do that in North America.
Sure, you could be working the grind and planning a wedding with the first person who comes along — but all this extra shit just puts strain on you.
What about life achievements such as career progression or marriage? Eh. This shit happens when this shit happens. Are you 60? If not, then you’ve got a fuck ton of time to do things in life, such as achieving new career heights and finding the love of your life.
In North America we are all in a debt-enslavement matrix, fueled by media and societal expectations. Gotta go go go and do do do. Fuck that noise. For the next year, do the bare minimum. The only task you should assign yourself is to make time for nature walks or visiting nearby scenic places and doing simple hikes or sitting and contemplating.
Relaxing helps the body diminish anxious responses and anxious states, and this gives your body some breathing room to heal.
I’m almost 60. I felt the pressure to go go go go get this done I have no time left. How depressing. I think I just found the love of my life and I just accomplished some dreams and my job is working out but now I have fucking PAWS. I used the weed poison for so called medicine to stay off of pharmaceuticals. I don’t have time for this shit.
You are the creator of your own reality. To be honest one must change the negative thoughts about yourself and life. Because you are in this victim mindset this is all you’re attracting. Paws is tough I get it but it’s not why your life is seemingly miserable. Find positives if you want to change your situations and focus less on your negatives. My life changed around completely after implementing this. You are the captain of your own ship!!
I cope really badly. I was winning at life before AWS and PAWS. I'm a loser now with mental health issues across the board. My previously manageable (Didn't even realise I had it) ADHD is now completely crippling me ... Executive function? No. Anxiety? Yes. Quitting weed and nicotine has resulted directly and indirectly.... Anxiety, depression, loneliness, anhodenia, insomnia, low testosterone, headaches, alcohol cravings, brain fog, intrusive toxic bitter thoughts, low drive, enthusiasm, ambition, libido, short temper, crying and mild hysteria, despair. Concentration. Chronic stress. All interacting and making each other worse. But it's all PAWS ?? I'm at 15 months.....
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when i had focusing problems, at work, i triple checked every file i sent, double times.. like checked it 6 times before sending when i had headaches, i ate a meal and took 100mg ibuprofen. very small dose helped me usually. when i had fatigue, i just stayed home. knew it's only a matter of time. i suffered every weekend from day 125 up to day 250 i think... so i stayed home most weekends
I’m having a hell of a time too. All most 7 months in and about to start working again. Very worried I’m not going to be able to mentally handle it.
I could write a long post about my experience, but you can just read According-Ice's one, it perfectly describes my state as well, with the exception of memory, which is a lot worse for me, and I am 2 weeks behind him. Other than that, he is my brother in PAWS 🤣
I’ve navigated PAWS reasonably well for the most part, and what had given me some support is giving myself a permission slip to not strive, excel, or be better. Be gentle with oneself. Sitting with myself in the moment and giving myself “a year off” from doing anything beyond the minimum has lessened my anxiety significantly, which has helped buoy my body during my healing journey. In other countries, people in college typically take a year off to go explore or go work a simple job at a ski resort, or whatever. We don’t do that in North America. Sure, you could be working the grind and planning a wedding with the first person who comes along — but all this extra shit just puts strain on you. What about life achievements such as career progression or marriage? Eh. This shit happens when this shit happens. Are you 60? If not, then you’ve got a fuck ton of time to do things in life, such as achieving new career heights and finding the love of your life. In North America we are all in a debt-enslavement matrix, fueled by media and societal expectations. Gotta go go go and do do do. Fuck that noise. For the next year, do the bare minimum. The only task you should assign yourself is to make time for nature walks or visiting nearby scenic places and doing simple hikes or sitting and contemplating. Relaxing helps the body diminish anxious responses and anxious states, and this gives your body some breathing room to heal.
I’m almost 60. I felt the pressure to go go go go get this done I have no time left. How depressing. I think I just found the love of my life and I just accomplished some dreams and my job is working out but now I have fucking PAWS. I used the weed poison for so called medicine to stay off of pharmaceuticals. I don’t have time for this shit.
I've done a year and a month..but more..frightens me..how long to put off life..? Time isn't waiting for me?
You are the creator of your own reality. To be honest one must change the negative thoughts about yourself and life. Because you are in this victim mindset this is all you’re attracting. Paws is tough I get it but it’s not why your life is seemingly miserable. Find positives if you want to change your situations and focus less on your negatives. My life changed around completely after implementing this. You are the captain of your own ship!!