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History of on and off using opiates, now clean. Severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression. Possible normal life again?
human
I'm a 35 yr old female who has abused opiates on and off for 10 years. I'm finally clean after 23 days of stoping all meds. I'm wondering, will I ever feel normal again? Is my brain forever altered? My anxiety is out of control, panic attacks that make me feel "crazy". If this life after opiates, I want no part of it. I'm very depressed and was diagnosed with bpd 2 years ago but I don't want to be on more meds. My husband Is a alcoholic so he is no help. I feel stuck.
gpt
HelloThis is a good thing that you have stopped taking opiates. You have been taking the drugs for about 10 years and then stopped to take. Currently you are having severe anxiety, panic attacks, depressive symptoms and bipolar disorder. See opium cause dependence in terms of both physical and psychological domains. The long term effect of opiate withdrawal even last for 6 months to 1 years in form of anxiety attacks, craving of drug and other behavioral symptoms. But they don't occur continuously. These type of symptoms are also called as protracted withdrawal symptoms. The symptoms will decrease in severity with time. Please don't take undue stress and try to calm yourself with relaxation exercises. Opiates cause brain damage but the damage is not permanent. Consult a good psychiatrist for expert help.Thanks