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PAWS really depends on how long you were using the pills and your own chemistry. Shroomi said he has a friend who still gets PAWS occasionally, a couple of years clean.
The depression gets better, but you can help it not suck so much by getting outdoors. Staring at the clock is murder. It doesnt matter if you are sitting on the couch or trying to sleep. As long as you are thinking about time you will be miserable. Sunshine, fresh air, exercise, etc. They all make time move faster.
Right now you are thinking about how long since your last pill, how long since your last good sleep, how long somebody else has been clean, how little you have slept, and how much longer you have to go for each symptom to get better.
Tv in the morning is fine, but at night it will affect your sleep. No tv, video games, internet, a couple of hours before bed.
Eat healthy. Avoid processed sugars and MSG.
Anything involving sunshine is good, better if there is water(pool, river, beach, etc). Exercise is best - It will help you pass time and assist with sleep. Scalding hot showers are great in several ways, mainly to break up the day and make it feel less slow.
I found that yard work is great for me. I dont have to be social while pushing the lawnmower. Sunshine, exercise, the satisfaction of hard work and a nice lawn, a hot shower afterwards, etc...