Hey! You ask all the questions that we that don't have much experience in recovery ask-------I'm still struggling to get my energy back------sleep is getting better ---------how long it takes depends on the person------wish I could give you a better answer------Time heals all wounds-----Give Time Time! Hang in there!! It will get better-------Good luck!
Those are really tough questions to answer because everyone is different and it really depends a lot on what you were taking, how much and for how long. I personally was taking about 80-100mg. of vic's daily for several years. I started to feel a little better on day 3-4, but also tried to stay very focused on the positive because I am truly sick to death of waking up and thinking about how many I have left and when I can get my refills, and blah blah blah....it was all about the pills. Hang in there and try to take one day at a time. Give yourself some credit that you CAN do this. And mostly post and read a lot here it really helps.
Hi! To your question it depends on what you are on and for how long. I know myself coming off of 240mg of oxs was a ***** my legs hurt for a good 6 months and its been over a year. Please dont do what i did though my pain came back and i just went from being on lortab four 4 months taking 15-20 to methadone. I dont know much about methadone. I just know its not killing my pain by itself!
I can give you what I went thru and how long it took me.. but that is just me.. and everyone is different... So here goes...
I was taking 8-10 Norco a day x's 3 years (for 2 back surgeries, spinal stenosis, DDD and Fibro) and quit CT on July 31st... I didn't start to feel better for about 3 weeks...(i.e. my legs quit moving.. I was able to get 6 hours of sleep a night, less anxious, less racing thoughts, etc) It seemed like a long time but in retrospect it wasn't that long...
Hope this helps you with your time line....I am also a person who needs to know HOW LONG... ???
Of note: When I was in the TROLLS of my withdrawl, I asked a dear friend how long I was gonna feel like poop.. and they said to me: "Honey... you will feel better...SOON"
My "soon" finally came and I hope and pray that your 'soon' shows up SOON!
Warm Wishes and lots of support your way!
NorcoQueen