I would only take the anti depressant if you have suicide ideation which can be common with Tramadol. I tried an antidepressant for a few weeks and the flat feeling made it way worse. Today I have a little feeling back. I am prescribed something for sleep which is one of the hardest things that makes me depressed. It's hard enough to deal with the mental aspects during the day then zero sleep at night. But you may not have the sleep issues. It is a very slow recovery. Just look at today and keep positive thoughts. By the way, when I was prescribed it I was not told it had a very strong anti depressant property. This is a double whammy on the mind as far as healing. Very bad drug, very bad. Keep going!
Thank you for all the comments. I think I will quit using the Xanax at night and see if that helps things improve. I just soooo miss that pick me up that the little white pill provided.
P.S.- I'm on zoloft and wellbutrin and have been for a while, when we need anti-depressants, we need em. Benzos on the other hand (valium) is an addictive substance, and not what our addict brains need to be playing around with. That is what could be making you feel "flat" as well.
Momofthree- I'm sure you've read all the posts where aftercare is repeated like a broken record. And I'm gonna repeat it again! What you are feeling now is one of the exact reasons us addicts need aftercare. If we could fix our addict brains by ourselves we would have done it by now. Can't stress enough how important this is.
Keep posting:)
Aside from music, I had to have an endless supply of m&m's. I bet I gained 5 pounds from the candy alone, lol. I hope tomorrow is a better day for ya, keep chewin that gum & crankin up the tunes!!
What I've found d when detoxing is any pill we take that alters our mood only prolongs the withdraws. I didn't start feeling much better until I cut out my benzo. As far as the anti depressants I did take Lexapro when I quit pain pills cold turkey for the first time. It definitely helped get me over the edge and out of depression. I only stayed on for 16 days. Then u immediately we end down and off. Sometimes we just need a budge. Good luck to you and congratulations on your decision you've made!
That's funny because I have noticed music helping and chewing double bubble like crazy!! Thanks for the help. Who would have thought how awful that little white pill could become.
I didn't use any antidepressants, I just forced myself to keep busy. I listened to a lot of music, I know that sounds silly, but it really did help. I guess our brains just need time to heal and rewire itself. Trams are so hard to detox off of, but I promise each day does get better!!
Thanks for the info, I was up to 30 pills a day at my worst and yes for 13 years..... Can't believe I ever let myself think that it was ok. It's encouraging to hear others had trouble w this drug and are now ok. I am on Zoloft to help the mood but in a way I wonder if it makes me feel to flat. Can I ask if you used anti depressants in the process if withdrawl. I also have Valium to help w anxiety but it just makes me sleepy.
Sorry I just read you were on them 13 years, so it will definitely take some time..... Take care.
Hey there!! I was addicted to trams for years, after the physical withdrawals finally eased, the mental withdrawals hit full force. I'm not sure how long you used them or what dose per day you were on, but it usually takes anywhere from 6 months to 2 years before you feel "right" again. I was at a real high dose (50-60 pills per day), it definitely took some time to feel like me again. I completely understand where your coming from as far as wanting that pick me up feeling, but please don't give in. Each time I relapsed, my withdrawals were worse, and lasted longer. It will take time, but you will feel like you again before you know it!!
Congrats to you for wanting your life back. Good luck and stay strong, it does get better!!!