Information you can use right now.
General, non-medical information written to be readable when you're exhausted or can't focus — the beginning of a knowledge base we'll keep growing. This is educational content, separate from peer experience shared in the rooms, and none of it replaces a doctor — see the Safety page if you need help immediately.
What withdrawal can look like
A general, non-clinical picture of how symptoms tend to change over the first weeks.
Sleep
Why sleep gets so hard early on, and gentle things that can help.
Hydration & nutrition
Small, doable steps for days when eating and drinking feel impossible.
Anxiety & panic
What panic can feel like, how to tell it apart from an emergency, and grounding techniques that help.
Mental health & cravings
Mood swings and cravings are common — what tends to help, and when to get more support.
Exercise & movement
Why gentle movement helps, and how to approach it on low-energy days.
When to seek professional help
Clear, non-alarmist guidance on when it's time to involve a doctor.
Glossary
Plain-language definitions for terms used around this site and in recovery spaces generally.
Frequently asked questions
What Just Another Friend is, what it isn't, and how to use it.