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Post-Tramadol depression

Took Tramadol for 7 yrs. Got up to 15-20 pills a day. Recently went thru detox in May an now on day 53 pill free. Was put on Zoloft 50mg.  an Clonapine for anxiety occasionally.  Anyone dealing with Tramadol withdrawl. I mean mental? An how are you dealing with it? I see a psychologist an attend NA when I can. Excercise when I can. But some days good others bad. Any feed back would help. Thanks.
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Thanku for the encouragement.  I am attending NA when I can an seeing a psychologist every Fri. On Zoloft.  25mg n am an 25 mg at night. 50 at once not working so broke it. Also need Clonapine prn. Its up an down. Crying one day an ok next. July 12 will b 2 mnths pill free. I am so glad an greatful to God for helping me thru. Im really feeling my emotions now for sure. Even have a period now. Didnt for a yror more. PPathetic living that way. Im determined to stay off those pieces of crap. It shouldn't even besold! TTramadol IS very addicting an screws ur brain. Dr's need more research on how to help the addict.
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480448 tn?1426948538
OOPS!!!  I forgot the MOST important statement, CONGRATS on your clean time, that's awesome!!!!  Thumbs up!  :0)
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I agree that the substance abuse forum would probably be more appropriate.

That being said, what you describe is very typical after discontinuation of Tramadol, because Tramadol has anti-depressant properties.  It acts like an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)  antidepressant, similar to Effexor.  

Therefore, when a person discontinues Tramadol, there is quite a signifiant emotional component of the detox/withdrawal, even moreso than detoxing from a standard opiate, like hydrocodone, or oxycodone, or heroin, for that reason.

This issue can be compounded further if the person has a history of depression, anxiety, or other mental illness.

There is no "quick fix" unfortunately.  The best way to recover from the emotional fall out from Tramadol is to be patient and give it time.  If you have a history of a mental illness, or if the depressive symptoms are intolerable, to the point where you're struggling significantly, then speak to your doctor.  Some people DO eventually opt to go on an antidepressant.  I personally think giving it time first is a more optimal approach.

What are you doing for aftercare?  Are you going to AA/NA meetings?  Are you in any kind of addiction counseling?  If not, that's paramount to staying clean.  Despite what most people THINK, getting clean often ends up being much easier than STAYING clean.

Good luck to you!  There are awesome folks on the SA forum who will help you, educate you, and support you, so stick around!
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you may get more answers in the substance abuse / recovery forum
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