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I have not had a bit of alcohol for 10 months and my husband has not had any for 9 months. We have been married 44 years and we drank together for most of those years. I always counted mine and went to bed at 9. My husband drank unlimited amounts and stayed up as late as he felt like. We both have symptoms of PAWS Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome but mine are more emotional and his are more physical. Have you guys ever dealt with people who have symptoms of PAWS? We are having a terrible problem getting along with each other.
To my knowledge, every alcoholic deals with some symptoms of PAWS, especially in the first year of sobriety. As we often say, sobriety doesn’t fix anything, but it is a prerequisite. Thanks for listening and asking. We are here to support you!