Thanks Cath
It’s very difficult to give a defined time line for these things, there are alit of different factors, length of time someone has been taking it, amount taken at a time and genetics to name but a few. Everyone processes drugs differently as well
Some of the things you mention don’t tie in with withdrawal though – having been through opiate withdrawal myself, being lively and eating are the last things you want to do and actually not even possible. I wonder if he still had some and was using – or is that what you suspected?
Typically physical symptoms stopping last 5 days to two weeks maybe longer. Then comes the hard part which is crushing depression, restlessness, anxiety etc. That can be very hard to deal with.
In terms of beating this stuff – I’d suggest NA for support, talking to the GP
Practical stuff includes diet, exercise, meditation, keeping busy at all times, doing away with numbers and other means to buy this junk etc
Sorry for the jumbled reply I have insomnia and can just about see!
I can try to answer other questions