Back in my rummy days, I would tremble and shake for hours upon arising. It was the only exercise I got.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls shaking from withdrawal in his drinking days, calling it his only exercise.
- In plain terms
- I shook for hours when drinking so it was my exercise.
- What can you take from it?
- Addiction symptoms can be mistaken for activity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with withdrawal?
- Is this a sign of health?
Another view
It makes a serious health issue seem funny.
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