Got depression?

[HelpinSD]

How do you deal with the crushing depression that comes in W/D? I've relapsed several times and I can get through the physical symptoms--I was only taking about 6 5/500 hydros a day--but the depression hits right away. I'm alone and don't have anyone to go to with this, and my family is all out of state. The crying and feeling of emptiness is unbearable! I feel so alone.

[Dknd4v]

I know EXACTLY wat you are talking about. The mental part is the hardest part for most and it is for me. I also have chronic pain all wich i can deal with but the drained dorwning in sorrow feeling i can not handle. I try my best to do something. get outside. FORCE yourself to even stand up n sit outside on your step (if you have one) or porch wheverer even for 5 min. open the blinds. i know i keep everything closed up but im serious when i say it mentally u need it...

[HelpinSD]

Thanks everyone, I need the support! My head tells me it's just the withdrawals, but I can't get rid of that lonely, empty feeling. I feel like I have no friends, no family nearby, and there's no one for me to turn to.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

The St Johns and Sam-e are both good....so is 5-HTP.  Or an RX under a Docs guidance. Lot of different ones of those. Also a few other herbals besides the amino acids....... Need to keep looking and not just cave in.....there is an answer for you....

[anewwoman]

I take St. John's wort and Sam-e to deal with my depression. I've taken all the usual anti-depressants and i swear by this combination. I came off of tramadol using this combo and still take them. hope this helps and good luck to you! Tuesday is my one year sobriety date!

[kksmama]

ugh i know jus what u mean. i was clean for 25 days from taking 20-35 vic es perday and the anxiety and depression is pretty much what made me relapse. this time around im starting an anti depressent prior to going cold turkey. everyone says exercise and a vitamin regimen helps too. u hang in there. u r stronb enough to quit and u r strong enough to pull urself outta thia funk.  good luck.