I am DEPRESSED and detoxing

[JennKitten]

I have been on this detox ofrom hydrocodone , its a tapering thing I am down from 10- 10/325 a day to 6. But I am extremely depressed and emotional.  I am on Wellbutrin and Seraquel. I also need help what info an anyone give me about this Seraquel? I was perscribed by this Psychiatrist about 2 weeks ago. I refused to return to her becuase of her attitude and she was extremely mean. I am trying to get in somewhere else to get instructions if I should still take it and is it really helping me. Any info on anything is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[lizzie09]

I have tried detoxing from pains meds many times, please remember everyong is different.  We all respond differently to all meds.  But I have to say if your Dr. wants to  switch you to Effexor say NO!  It is the worst.  Good luck to all

[wickedwanderer]

seroquel is also used for severe anxiety and depression.  the way they mix the drugs boggles my mind...but if it's working for jenn, why not keep going?  i'd guess that seroquel wasn't the first thing they prescribed...

but hey, i'm not a doc! (thank god)

[avisg]

I wondered because seroquel is an antipsychotic .... use usually for psychosis and mania ....
I would discuss with the doctor whether it is really needed....
avis

[JennKitten]

Thanks for your encouragement. I was put on Seroquel becuase of anxiety - before the detox. I am on Wellbutrin as well which was working and probally still is I would hate to see me without it. Yes the seroquel makes  me really tired and I take it at night but I have a hard time waking up probally because I am not sleeping much because of the detox. I am going to see a new doctor Monday to check if I can get off it I dont know if it is working I am still taking Xanax for the additional anxiety. Thanks again and yes there is some great support here and I thank God I found this .......It has helped alot.....Take care

[avisg]

You are doing great ,you have come down 40 mg .There will be some depression.Going on an antidepressant is probably a good thing ....
Jenn  Did your doctor tell you why she was putting you on seroquel? It is a very strong med ..
It will most likely make your very sleepy...
Take your time go down slowly . give your body time to adjust every time you drop down.
Post often there is tons of great support here ....
avis

[JennKitten]

Thanks for your inspiring words. I am on Clonodine and yes it is helping greatly with the physical effects. I am on a spiritual path as well which I believe is the biggest help of all. I am on Wellbutrin for depression and it was working I understand during this time nothing is normal in your body but I am taking it 1 day at a time I guess thats all we can do.......Great for you on your progress and being a mother at the same time, that is a full time job........Take care and God Bless

[road2recovery]

i am over 60 days clean from hydros, i tapered if you want to call it that..I jumped down too quick and it ws terrible....I finally got to 5 and just bit the bullet.

I know nothing about seraquel...i took lexapro, and think it helped alot..i tried ever SSRI they make and that was the only one that agreeded with me..
I didn't have to work so i ws lucky for that...Told everyone i had the flu..I also took clonodine and that helped so much..the first 3 to 4 days were tough, but every day got better.
I did have a plan before because i had too, i have 4 kids, and hubby works away all the time.
i did all bills
i did extra grocery shopping
i did all laundry
all house cleaning

stocked up on fluids, immodium, crackers, etc.
you can do this, i am praying for you
r2r
just know it gets better...
after the mental is pretty tough, i do see a counouler that i love, so find another...I do bleive in aftercare, which is whatever you chose is best for you.