Posted by dansopinion on July 27, 2004, at 15:00:40
I was doing a search with kewords = opiates for depression...I discovered this site as a result. I'm pasting the communication that started me off. Thanks to the guy who posted first I may find you later!!!
This I the other persons post====Today along with my 4 mgs of daily Clonazepam, I have taken 5- 20mg morphine sulphate MSIR tablets (instant release)-administered rectally,to bypass liver breakdown for enhanced efficency, together with 4- 60mg Dihydrocodeine DHC tablets, administered the same way, and my ongoing depression has been replaced by a relaxed feeling of easy going wellbeing. No stimulation, no doppiness, just a normalisation feeling, reminesence of childhood. Suffice to say I'm elated at this, wonderfull, and all in the course of one day:)
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> Does anyone have similar experiences?My response ====I’ve struggled with Bipolar since I was 17. I am now 47 and the best treatment by far has been seroquel for mania and for the depression Methadone. The only problem with the methadone is the ever-growing need for more in order to reach the same effect. I sure wish I could get the relief from depression coupled by the bit of a buzz that opiates provide and not have to keep increasing the dose.
Also the withdrawals are horrendous! First comes lethargy then chills & nausea then for months comes increased symptoms before the body can slowly readjust.
Also the medical community is extremely reluctant to prescribe due to the stigma and the side effects. My current provider actually got pissed off when I asked for an increase in my script. Uggg!!! She knows that I use it for depression but still prescribes it for my neck pain which is also real.
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