Why Don't I Feel Better Sober? EP 126

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 and keep goingIf you've ever thought:• "What's wrong with me?"• "Why am I still struggling?"• "Will I ever feel normal again?"This conversation is your reminder that healing isn't always linear...and sometimes the symptoms you're worried about are actually signs of progress. Nobody talks enough about what can happen in the first 90 days after quitting alcohol. That's exactly why I created The First 90 Days Reset Guide. Because if you're exhausted, anxious, emotional, or dealing with brain fog, you might think something is wrong with you. ✔️ Get your Free Guide: https://coachingwithruby.com/PAWSWe Love Hearing From YouDon't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit! Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Join our private community! Connect with the Podcast Hosts:Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusanFollow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoachingIt is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.