Endorphins - When do I get them back!

[From Aunt Lindy to Mariah]

Hi All! (I cant believe I got through, I must collect myself a moment).

Does anyone know how long it takes to have ones endorphins return to pre-opoid days?  I am just wondering about the day that I attempt to only use things like Yoga, meditation, and maybe the antidepressants to tackle my fibromyalgia and arthritis.  I have wanted to know this for a long time but could not get through to make a new post.  This is one exciting day!  I think I will do a quick pick on Lotto!  I would appreciate any information from you good people.  I mean do the drugs need to be out of your system for a period of time?  Does it depend on what you were on and how long you were on it?  
Thanks Again Everybody,
Marcie!

[J.B. to Brian and Vicky]

Your doctor sounds like the one I used to use.  Mine got run out of town eventually and practices in some western state now.  Luckily for me, I found a good doctor and seldom wait more than 30 minutes.  I'm usually in and out in about an hour's time.  
I get Xanax too but don't use them much so I have a supply on hand.  They make me tired so I usually use them near bedtime.

Yeah, the blizzards have been bad here.  I live way out in the county and get snowed in alot.  The county plows us out last.  We have gotten in the habit of stocking up on all the essentials, including meds because getting to town is impossible at times.

I'm glad that your doing better with your depression!  That's the one thing that really gets me, the depression.  And this is the worst time of the year to have it!

Merry Christmas,

J.B.

[Vicky to J.B.]

Wow, Steel is one of my favorite mediums in art and architecture.  I am so glad you are able to make a living from it and sorry the a/d's had screwed that up.  You are right abut the dextro.  I couldn't sleep b/c I had f*&king heart palpatations all night!!!!  The following is an example of what I will do to obtain my meds.  My doc's appt was Wednesday.  This has been the most successful time I have ever had as far as maintenance.  instead of two weeks waiting without, I only had FOUR DAYS.  What do I do, well I call the doc's office and beg them to let me come in today because of my cold.  This puts the staff out because they have to stay late.  I kind of go to a doctor feel good, and he quadruple books.  I'm talking an appt at 3PM and maybe going in to see him at 5:15, if your lucky.  anyway, I drive two hours to my doc.  I didn't know there was a BLIZZARD going on up there!!!!  I got out of his office at 7PM, of course i had to immediatley fill my scripts, and got home at 10:30PM!!!  And I can't bring myself to sew on a freaking button!!!  By the way, I have had valium replaced with xanax.  Iwas having anxiety attacks the valium couldn't touch, so we shall see. My depression is much better.  Thanks for listening to such a long story.  But it sort of makes me understand your wife.  Like me, she risks her life for her addiction...Have to crash, White knuckling the interstate has worn me out!!!!

[marque]

Marcie....Thanks for your reply,..You know Ive been wondering if these antidepressants really do mess with you. Thinking, consentration and creativity. Im a Musician/Songwriter and In the last 15yrs I have written probably 6 CDs of material. I wrote 12 songs last year and recorded them . Since Ive come off Vico's I hardly even pick up my guitar.Except to go play a job
I play about 10 nights a month. But I only do that cause Im contracted. and for the money. I dont daydream like I use to either.Ive been clean for 143 days though.Im Hoping and praying that the old Mark will and can return......Good Luck,,,,,Mark

[marque]

Hi Neena, Hope this note finds you feeling well. Sorry not getting back to reply.This is clean day 143 for me. You said you were in detox in october.Where you in depression before you used?
I may have had a little myself , but nothing like this has been.
Even though this has really been tough for me, I know I can not return to opiates.You didnt say , Did you detox at home or at a hospital? I went to a hospital , helped me with the symtoms of withdrawl. I couldnt do it at home. I still feel that disoriented
feeling . At first I didnt feel anything ....but thats getting better. And I had Very disturbing nightmares also. I guess its all part of your brain healing. But I do know you cant heal your brain and or mind as long as your using.....Right?
thanks..........................Mark

[J.B. to Brian and Vicky]

About Cuckoo's Nest:  I felt like the drugs were labotimizing me.  All I wanted to do was sleep and hide out in my bedroom.  Nothing was spontanious at all!  Every time I wanted to do something simple, I would have to sit for an hour planning every little move in advance. That's just not my style!  And many of my friends made comments about my "change".

Anyway, Vicky, I work with wood and steel mostly.  I do a lot of antique reproductions and restorations.  I'm also a machinist.  I consider everything I do a God given talent(art).  And it has paid a lot of bills, too.  My biggest drawback, other than my ego, is seeking perfection in everything I do.  It slows me down too much but you can't rush true art either.

Dextromethorphan?  Well I tried that once, just once.  The giant sized bottle of Vicks Formula 44.  It scared the hell out of me!
Not a good drug in my opinion.  If you are used to opiates, it's a very poor substitute. I think the benzos are much better if you have accsess to them.

[Gloria]

Many pain specialists use Dextromethorphan as an adjunct to short-acting opiates.  The combination of the two allow the dose of the opiate to be reduced.  Dextromethorphan also decreases the liklihood of the individual becoming habituated to the opiate.