Well, day 6 without the Valium and day 10 without the opiates. I still have some definite lingering side effects like sweats, being hot and cold, and not full energy yet, but it does feel like things are getting a little bit better. I'm still not touching caffeine, as I don't want to make anything worse. That rapid taper of the opiates, while truly miserable, really did help as opposed to the cold turkey. Trying to stay positive and just take everything one day at a time. I long for the day when all the side effects are gone, especially the sweating thing. It's not as bad as it was, but it still sucks. Means I can't put on a sweatshirt when I am freezing, cause then my back will get soaked. Oh well, I guess it could be worse.