Nice post. I also struggled with opiates at first. It took me years to get on the correct dose suited to my brain and my pain. This is where my pain management comes in handy. I know I can not live with my pain and I can not be loopy since I have three children. Different opiates affect me differently so I talk to my Dr and I'm honest so I do not act irresponsible on my medication.
I was on morphin after I had my twins and even though I was in severe pain it masked my broken pelvic bone because I was loopy. You are better with Motrin if that helps.