You have to give yourself permission to gain weight, have no sex drive, feel like crap and all the other things that go with wd's while you go through this. They're temporary and will be in the rearview mirror before you know it. You can't be perfect all the time and trying to be or getting stressed out over it isn't the way to go. Just go easy on yourself and you'll take care of things like diets etc. later.
It ISNT you! Your sex drive will come back with a vengance!! When we dont see you posting for a few days we will know it is back!!! lol Stock up on water, you will need it!!
I am 56 so have been catching up on all the sex i missed during my using years! My husband is 46 and doesnt mind!!! I have been clean almost 10 yrs now and loving every minute of it!!
Dont worry about the weight gain at this point either. We usually look healthier!! Once you are thru all of this the weight if any will drop off as you will be feeling better about you and everything else. This is all part of the process. Just stay strong. Focus on the journey, not the destination~
I think another thing that hurts this is weight gain! Ever since I've tapered below 2mg I've been gaining weight like crazy and I honestly think it might be the increased cortisol levels because it's all in my hips and belly. I've never been super skinny but I've also never woken up feeling so bloated and fat EVERY day. I hate it.
LOL....I always loved these questions....
While using I had NO SEX DRIVE.....while withdrawing, it was on point but only b/c it gave me the feeling I needed in my brain (even if just temporary). Having an orgasm allowed me to feel good, even if just for a few minutes. Once I got clean, in the beginning, it was rampant. It did eventually even out and come back to normal. Just give it some time. While tapering I can't imagine you would have much of a sex drive considering your body is having to readjust itself every time you go down in mg? Just tell your boyfriend to hold tight.....the normal you will come back soon!