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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

  • recovery stories
  • health discussions

Putting it to work

  • seek help
  • recognize symptoms

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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