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Originally Posted by VinylTulip  My doctor prescribes Tramadol for me (it was for a herniated disc in my back) and by chance, I had the EXACT reaction you have described. I take 3 pills/day and my depression and anxiety have disappeared (I have struggled with dep/anx my whole life). I feel perky, upbeat, positive, and anything but tired. It's been so great to feel good (without feeling drugged up!). Here is what makes me nervous - it's been about 5 months now and I don't ever want to be without these again - they have made my enjoyment of everyday life better tenfold, and I can't imagine ever not taking them anymore. Is there a danger for long-term usage of these? I'm afraid to tell my doctor my pain is now gone, but I don't want to give up the Tramadol, and go back to being depressed again. |
Dear Tulip
Yes they are addictive so be very careful and take only the prescribed dosage and try to cut back on that to see if you have good effect with less amount of the drug. The temptation can be to take more if 3 feels good then 5 would be even better. Not so! You need to be honest with your doctor about why you are taking them and perhaps there is a better alternative. If you are lying in order to get the drug then you may already be addicted. Coming off of them cold turkey can be really rough but if I can do it anyone can. At the time I came off of them I also came off of vicodin and
ambien. It was pure hell for about 7 days and nights, no sleep, muscle cramps. chills, runny nose, aches and pains all over, constant mind activity and unable to stop rolling the tapes but I did it and after that experience I will never go back. Yes, the doctors will keep on prescribing but you must take control of your life and get your life back. Right now you belong to the drug although you may not fully realize. It is an addiction of your mind. I wish you all the best and hope that you can dig down and find the courage to kick it!