The problem with opiate is it kills pretty much all physical and mental sensation. That means after a nice long bender with opiate, one usually comes out feeling like they are on an emotional rollercoaster. All that time was spent not actively dealing with emotions and feeling because theres no need when a pill can blank you out and make you content. Well the pills eventually stop working and then your stuck needing them to get through days. The real problems start when you try to quit and have to start 'feeling' again. The only way to beat this is to stay sober and get used to it.

I also hated that feeling on opiates, feeling both out of it but also my head would be spinning about this or that. This brought about a huge wave of anxiety when I got off. Eventually your mind will become peaceful once your clean for a while. It is tough but know that each day your getting stronger.

BTW rip up that rx for the dros. And as dan said suboxone is a great way to buy some time to deal with the emotional part without the physical but dont stay on longer than a month! It is a powerful addictive opiate in itself but it does help you sort out your head.