How Long Does It Take to Regain Energy After Opiate Withdrawl?

Question by frustrated step mom: How long does it take to regain energy after opiate withdrawl?
I know everyone is different, it has been 7 weeks since my husband cold turkey put down pain killers, is addiction was only 4 months in duration, but he can not regain energy. We have tried B complex and flax seed, suggested by the Dr. Also the energy vitamin packs at GNC for men. I don’t want him to become addicted to Mt Dew and Red Bull, or other energy drinks. I just ordered Maca today, a chinese organic product. He wants to stay O-natural! Any suggestions?

Best answer:

Answer by imyomommafool
I was an addict for 3 years. I quit cold turkey in July and I still have problems getting motivated. Some days I just DON’T want to do anything. It takes time, and a lot of support. For me getting over pain pills wasn’t just getting it out of my system, which only takes about a month. It is a mental thing too, and what I have noticed that makes me have bad days is thinking about how I would feel if I could just take one pill. Once I get that thought in my head the rest of my day is difficult. It will take some time. I have found that I drink coffee a lot now and i never really drank it before. But I personally don’t think taking anything natural or not will help. It is something that we have to get over.

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