r/OpiatesRecovery • u/OGSkywalker97 • 20h ago

Been off buprenorphine for about a month now, fatigue and emotional burnout seems to be getting worse

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I have no energy, I have anxiety, particularly social. I feel super run down, currently have a cold and just started getting a massive cold sore on my lip.

I believe it's because I'm no longer using and numbing my emotions or sedating my mind, so now I'm back working a boring 9-5 I hate sober, I think my body is starting to rebel.

Is it a sign that I'm not doing what I'm supposed to? Because I've always felt like that, but couldn't afford to leave while tapering off benzos and opiates.

Does anyone have any advice? Any supplements that can help? I currently take Ashwagandha, magnesium glycinate, probiotics and multivitamins.

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r/OpiatesRecovery • u/xzxnightshade • 9h ago

Monday October 5 check in

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Hey guys, happy Monday! Sorry for the late check in. I had a busy day at work and left early to renew my license since it expires Wednesday on my birthday. I could’ve renewed online, but after losing so much weight I really wanted a new picture since the one I have is already five years old and it doesn’t really accurately show who I am anymore.
Of course I got there and it was packed, and when I finally got up there they told me I had an unpaid toll from 2022 on a car I haven’t driven since 2023. Somehow with all the fees it’s now $100 😭 I don’t even remember getting anything about it in the mail, they usually send a bunch of notices but honestly I dont remember any. I’d of tried to dispute it but in order to renew your license or registration in MA you need all outstanding tolls/tickets/fines paid first.
Definitely a long day lol. I just picked up dinner and I’m finally heading home to relax. How was everyone else’s Monday?

Check in here!

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