I was taking illicit drugs like cocaine, methampatamine,herion, lysergicacid,dextromethorphan, smack,dmt, adderall,xanax, spasmoproxyvon,tramadol, marijuana, codeine and alcohol as well. Now I am sober.Now Behavioural changes mood swings deep and negative thinking and anger raising headaches. Please suggest

Dr. Sartaj DeepakPsychiatrist10yrs exp

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Hi it's really difficult to get rid of poly substance use, so I praise your courage to come out of it and leading a sober life. On the other side, it's pertinent for you to understand that substance use disorder is a chronic relapsing illness so the efforts to sustain sobriety should be persistent as it's a long jouney to cope up and tackle "protracted withdrawal" symptoms and craving which gradually weans off with time and might take 6 months to an year to resolve completely. It's in your best interest if you can consult a psychiatrist in-person who can help you with some symptomatic pharmacological therapy and teach you some behavioral aspects to deal with the issues you are going through so that you can avoid realpse and if it happens how to manage it swiftly! I wish you stay healthy and sustain sobriety.  

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