This is my first time on a forum just to throw that out there, so here I go. I recently quit abusing opiates. I abused them for almost a year. I was to the point of using 40-60 mgs each dose just to get high. I would take this dose about twice a day depending on my supply. Now where my confusion starts is that many people I have noticed, struggle much more with the physical withdrawals rather than the mental withdrawals. I found myself to have minor physical withdrawals and very severe mental withdrawals. Knowing that I have no history of mental issues this caught my attention. I also feel that my mental withdrawals don't relate as much. The simplest way to put it is that I can't find joy in literally anything. I almost want to say it's depression but I'm not sad all the time I just don't get that natural euphoric feeling I used to get. Going from a energetic outgoing and very active person this is very difficult for me. I've done hours of research on brain chemistry, but I guess the one answer I'm still looking for is how long do these mental withdrawals last? I have the self will to get my self through it but not knowing when it's going to end is making this process very difficult. Any input is beyond helpful, thank you.