Today is day 11 free of opioids after 4 years (or 5?) prescribed by my doctor. I know I should be celebrating, but the fatigue is debilitating and depressing. It's like, the closer I get to "clean," the farther health feels. I took a shower today (yay me!), then had to rest 15 minutes before having the strength to get dressed. I really thought I would be heading at least in the direction of normal by now, but this is frightening. I'm eating healthy foods...cut back on the clonazepam my doc said could make me tired...and I wish I could exercise but I can barely walk from room to room. Please--any help, advice, words of wisdom????
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serious exhaustion feels like Alice's Looking Glass
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Hi wanting 
I've got little wisdom to offer, I'm still seeking it myself
I know how fatigue can really grind you down but things will improve in time, are you able to rest comfortably ? I know many people suffer restlessness along side the fatigue.
Benzos are going to contribute to the problem but may well be helping with the restlessness in the short term, are they the only meds your taking ?
Hang in there, don't fight it, take it easy for the time being and get as much rest as you're able, the gym will still be there when you're feeling more energised %)
I've got little wisdom to offer, I'm still seeking it myself
I know how fatigue can really grind you down but things will improve in time, are you able to rest comfortably ? I know many people suffer restlessness along side the fatigue.
Benzos are going to contribute to the problem but may well be helping with the restlessness in the short term, are they the only meds your taking ?
Hang in there, don't fight it, take it easy for the time being and get as much rest as you're able, the gym will still be there when you're feeling more energised %)
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It is going to get better. It's hard to go through it but just keep telling yourself that it will pass and that it will truly be behind you. I'm sorry because I know it sucks.
It does get better. I have been painkiller free for over a month now and I never thought the fatigue would end. But it gets better. I'm past the physical part it seems and still have some mental lag hanging around... It's more like all my emotions flooding back.
I was taking Ativan and then Klonopins to help with the anxiety. But I found it did make the tiredness worse. Since I've stopped taking them I feel a lot better physically. But since your still getting out of the physical stage I'd say take yours as you feel you really need it. I know for me having the physical AND mental withdrawals together for a while was awful. But now that the physical part (I hope) is over, I can deal with the mental part a lot easier.
I take a multi vitamin daily and try to stay away from caffeine as much as possible. It seems to help. I know caffeine can give you energy but it always wore off for me and the feeling later on was worse.
One day at a time. That's honestly the best way to put it. I thought for sure I'd have the fatigue and RLS forever. But it has seemed to pass.
Good luck. You're already doing great. It can only go up from here.
I was taking Ativan and then Klonopins to help with the anxiety. But I found it did make the tiredness worse. Since I've stopped taking them I feel a lot better physically. But since your still getting out of the physical stage I'd say take yours as you feel you really need it. I know for me having the physical AND mental withdrawals together for a while was awful. But now that the physical part (I hope) is over, I can deal with the mental part a lot easier.
I take a multi vitamin daily and try to stay away from caffeine as much as possible. It seems to help. I know caffeine can give you energy but it always wore off for me and the feeling later on was worse.
One day at a time. That's honestly the best way to put it. I thought for sure I'd have the fatigue and RLS forever. But it has seemed to pass.
Good luck. You're already doing great. It can only go up from here.