zo34 tramadol addiction

[lirelda]

, Oct 01, 2008 03:34PM
hi, its my day five off tramadol , l have been taken them for 4 years , l have three wonderfull children and a great partner its really hard for him to understand, my mum is really trying hard to help me , l feel really ill so tired no energy at all l dont no how l am going to get through this , very emotionall all the time, l feel so guilty for my family , l have to get myself back the normall happy me. please could anybody help!!!!!!!!!!xxxxx

[Avalancheblanche]

Five days!!!! You are over the worste part of withdrawal.  You may have some anxiety.  It takes some time for that to go away.  I would suggest talking to your doctor about maybe going on something like celexa.  It helped me a lot.  Tramadol is a hard drug to come off, so be proud to be where you are.  You have been on a synthetic opiate for a long time and it will take  a while to feel good again....but you will.  I promise.  
I was addicted for over 2 years and I am now 8 months clean.  
Take a lot of hot baths and try to get outside for some fresh air.  It helps a lot.  Stay here and post.  This forum saved my life.  
You can do this... I promise your life will be so much better!  

[mainemomof2]

Tramadol is an awful, awful drug.  I had to go on Subutex just to get off it.  How many were you taking.  Five days off is something to be proud of and the worst should be behind you.  Although the mental stuff is hard to handle and you may want to go on an antidepresant to help with that.

Keep up the good work!!

[lirelda]

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