Hey! I totally know what you are experiencing. I am day 8 into my most recent detox and have had about three (including this one) experiences with detox in the past. Depression and energy were/are always the hardest thing for me to get through. I searched a lot about this and a lot of people recommended an amino acid called L-tyrosine. Some swear by it and some say it does nothing. I have tried it and I will say my energy and depression are markedly improved from my prior experiences. It's not anywhere where I will feel once I get through all of this but it has certainly helped. They sell it a GNC, vitamin shops, etc... Couldn't find it at Walgreens or CVS. B6 and plenty of rest helping too. Also I found that setting my expectations and being realistic with my outcomes helped. For example taking a walk around the block would be a goal as opposed to walking a mile which I would have done on opiates. Exercise... even a little of it will help. You can and will get through this. Stay positive.
You are only on day five....feeling depressed with anxiety is very normal right now. Give it some time....it does get better. I promise!
Hi there! The depression is one of the symptoms of detox that tends to linger for a while. How long varies depending on amount and length of use, age, # of detoxes, and general health. Basically your brain stops producing all of the happy and feel good chemicals while we are on opiates because the pills mimic them and attach to the receptors. When we quit, our bodies must re-learn to produce them again. Just know that the depression is your body healing. You are getting better. Exercise and a healthy diet can help this process along and kind of jumpstart the process. Hang in there. It does get better and is so worth it. Take care and keep your head up.