Do opiates energize every one?

[summer31]

First thank you to all. I have gained so much knowledge and strength from this forum.  I feel blessed for stumbling upon it one day while I was extremely depressed.  I now know I am in stage 2 of withdrawal (still no energy, brain fog, etc.).  I think the fog is finally lifting a tad and energy is slowly coming back (some good days - some bad days). I cancelled a doctors appointment for today because I know I would have convinced him to write me a script for percocet and there was no other reason for the visit, I made it weeks ago for chronic back pain.  The back pain is real but the craving for the drug is the real reason I made the appointment.  I have been given scripts (3 or 4 over the last 5 months) after a complete withdrawal C/T in March after 4th back surgery.  Finally, here is my question, does every one who takes pain pills feel this surge of energy? I have friends who when are on pain meds have to go to bed and sleep, I on the other hand can do 3 days worth of work in 1 day.  This, I think, is what has me time and time again searching for meds.  I understand now about brain receptors and the time it takes to get things back naturally but I am wondering (I truly forget) when I feel "natural" energy (endorphines) again will this equal the unnatural energy felt by pain pills?  Thank you in advance for your input and hope every one is feeling positive today. To all the people reading the forum but are afraid to post, please don't be - there are so many wonderful people here with so much knowledge they can help - please take that first step...................

[merrymaria]

you are quite welcome...anytime....i grew up in an italian catholic family...lol...send me a message if you have any questions or thoughts...hang tough...maria

[summer31]

Thanks to all who answered.  Merrymaria I have tried motrin but, of course, don't get the same relief.  I agree whole heartedly, laughter IS the best medicine.  I was fortunate to have grown up in an Irish Catholic family who used this strategy for dealing with life's every day up's and down's.  There was NO subject that was taboo and to an outsider we may have looked "twisted" but this was our sure fire coping mechanism.  I still have a bizarre sense of humor and when things  happen that most people say "oh we'll laugh about this 20 years from now" I laugh at it then!  Thank God my husband understands as he was raised the same way and laughs as easily as I do.  We both would help any one who was in need and do.  Just wanted to let to let you know we are harmless!  Thanks again !

[BIKERDAD1963]

Norco and vicadin may me wired but gave me no hi and percacet made me hi and tired. Oxycontin also made me very lazy. The oxy was what really changed me. Lazy, moody and changed my whole personality. Different reactions for different people i guess.

[merrymaria]

hi...yeah i think everyone is different...at first they made me drowsy and dopey but after a few weeks i got tons of energy.....felt like i was super woman and could conquer the world.  i too have friends to who take them and they are out like a light but they don t abuse like i did.  sorry you are in pain...have you tried motrin?  i have much pain also but found motrin helps me the best...i been clean almost 14 months and energy returned after about 7 weeks but i still have bad slow days...i think we all do sober or not.   i been told laughter is the best med so watch a funny movie or hang with people who make you happy....hang in there and stay positive...sounds like you re doing great!  take care...maria

[leeisgettingclean]

dont know about every one but i ONLY took them for energy and self esteem reasons, in the end though i got nothing out of them