How Do I Get My Energy Back After Quitting Opioids?

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The Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine

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Dr. Peter Coleman, who is Board-certified in Addiction Medicine and has been in recovery from opioid use himself since 1984, shares advice on how to get your energy back after opioid withdrawal. Regardless of the detox method someone uses, there is the possibility of Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), with symptoms like low energy and insomnia.
-Safe, Comfortable Outpatient Detox
The Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine has been a leading outpatient addiction treatment center since 1998. Our innovative withdrawal management programs, often referred to as The Coleman Method, have helped thousands of people free themselves from addiction to Alcohol, Opioids, and Benzodiazepines. Originally founded in Richmond, Virginia, our network has expanded to cover 14 cities across the US.
-3 - 8 Day Opioid Detoxification Process
For short-acting opiates like oxycodone, most patients complete their detox and begin Naltrexone therapy within 5 days. Longer-acting opiates like Suboxone and Methadone typically take 8 days. Our standard opioid treatment package in Richmond, VA, Wellesley, MA (Boston area) and Willoughby, OH (Cleveland area) includes the detox and 6 months of case management and Naltrexone therapy. As a non-addictive opioid blocker, Naltrexone dramatically reduces cravings so that patients can focus on their recovery. We have a 98% success rate for completing detoxification and starting Naltrexone therapy. During the detox, we work with patients and their families to develop an appropriate aftercare plan. We also offer a convenient, 3-day outpatient alcohol detox and a Rapid Benzodiazepine Detox.
-Caring, Empathetic Environment
Dr. Peter Coleman understands first-hand the challenges our patients are facing due to his own personal struggle with the disease of addiction. He has been in long term recovery since 1984. Dr. Coleman has dedicated his career to treating addiction patients and creating a team and an environment conducive to long term recovery for his patients.
-For more information, please call us at 888-788-5474 or visit us at www.thecolemaninstitute.com

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@kyle6781

When i see normal people my age that never used drugs im so jealous of their energy and ableness to be awake and energized for 12+ hrs a day everyday

@SuperJcclark Жыл бұрын

Almost at 60 days. It’s been rough but I’m plowing through…

@DominikPavel-fk2wb

I started doing drugs since my teenage, got addicted to opioid. Spent my whole life fighting opioid addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Was actually diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 4 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

@MiguelRodriguez-nd6xy Жыл бұрын

When I came off opiates, it took me three weeks to get my energy level to normal. Then, I had about two months where there was an excess of energy. It took about three months to get a full night's sleep, only getting short naps in the beginning and gradually getting more sleep. After about six months, I was feeling better than ever. To anyone struggling: don't give up the fight. More than likely, you will lapse or even relapse. Just continue the fight. Giving up is a sentence of misery and death. I had several relapses before getting it all right. When you go to bed, tell yourself, "I love me, I am free, and I will stay clean." Do this as you fall asleep. This helps immensely, as your subconscious mind will be programmed with it.

@ajwilliamspaintingandpower7631

I am 28 days clean from a $100 a day fentanyl habit. I have detoxed from many different types of opioids over the years. This is by far been the hardest most painful detox I ever been through. I thought I had done permanent damage to my body at day 14 I didn’t even recognize who I was anymore but let me tell you it’s starting to get better every day, I get a little bit closer to feel like my old self again. I know I’m strong enough to stay sober for the rest of my life. If I could make it through those detox symptoms I could do anything.

@CherylSlanee Жыл бұрын

My energy levels are nearly non existent. I hate it. People though think I’m somehow acting out in a sense. I wish I knew what was going on with myself.

@richardalbury4510 Жыл бұрын

It's so hard to get about and exercise and it's been 2 months no opiods. I do feel better but I'm not there yet... This Doctor knows exactly what he's talking about though.. pray for me

@gavinsmith6658 Жыл бұрын

I knew he was going to mention exercise first.. I've been through opiate withdrawal a hundred times and only once I was forced to get a job within a month of quitting by my parents and it was the only time I bounced back and quickly regained my strength and the depression went away and I didn't start gaining weight.. everything.. I got a physical job doing construction cleanup and felt tip top in a very short time, about ten days.. It's hard to start getting active and you feel every pain in your body I know but, you gotta do it as soon as you're able to walk about. Actually getting out of the house is the best way to do it also but if you cannot then do what you gotta do. Remember any little bit helps and is better than nothing..

@bryantc2899 14 күн бұрын

Nutrition, herbs, physical exercise, and having people to talk to. It is the worst thing to ever go through. Opiate withdrawals are awful. If you have made it past 3 weeks, and still feel like poop, try your best not to go back. For me day 15 seem like the 50% feeling better Mark.

@jesusthugmusic

focus all of that anxiety and anger towards forcing yourself to be active. it really works.

@desswan6336

Was clean for a yr & I relapsed 15 days ago. I havent used every day & after watching this video it has given me hope.

@rossko727 16 сағат бұрын

4 years clean and I am still amazed I can fall asleep naturally without heroin 💪🏻

@BerserkersBattle-816

What he said is the only thing that really works. Was on heroin for fifteen years but i was very high functioning and worked 60+ hours a week and even bought my first home. Since quitting i dont wanna do anything and hate life because im not living in just existing. Then i started working out and it took me out of my depression fast and now it feels like my mitochondria has trippled and my energy is back.

@theblackpit3159

Have been clean of opioids for over 4 years, after a 30 year stint on methadone. A long, slow taper (mine took almost 9 months) kept acute withdrawal symptoms to a minimum. You might hit a few decreases that take you longer to stabilize, which slows the taper, but that's normal. For me, the real fun started after the taper with PAWS symptoms that lasted over 1.5 years. I was prepared for a fight and a fight is what I got. And it's tough fighting back when you don't even have the energy to get out of bed. It took some seriously pent up anger to fight back instead of relapsing. Now that I look back at that part of my life, I can't express how grateful I am to have made it through the tough times. Now, I sleep great, workout 4 times a week and have returned to "normal" except for low motivation/energy. Had my testosterone checked, bloodwork all good, even spoke to a psychiatrist. Nobody can figure it out. I can't complain though, I'm still a lot happier (and healthier) than I ever was on methadone. Plus, no more chronic constipation, tooth decay or hating the summer (methadone made me hot and uncomfortable, even when it was 70 degrees out).

@nickpn23 Жыл бұрын

Came off Buprenorphine in January and have all the symptoms you described. Thanks for motivating me - I'll walk the two miles to my meeting tonight instead of taking the bus.

@Tweakkkkkk Жыл бұрын

Exercise and staying hydrated should never be skipped

@sk8rMike360

Thank you for saying that. "Hanging around friends" is just what i needed to hear

@karenstacy6590

Thank you for these videos! 😊

@JaredHoneyman

Thank you Dr. Coleman. Your the only one of thousands of videos that have truly made me feel hopeful. I know its possible now. Good luck to all, and see y'all back on the natural side of life ✌️