Posted by linkadge on December 18, 2004, at 15:55:39
In reply to Re: LEW, please read this, posted by lew on December 18, 2004, at 12:32:46
I hate to say it but you might have a very hard time convincing your docotor. The problem with having a mental illness is that even if you know what will help, nobody will take you seriously because they think you're sick (which you are).
Anyhow, I'm not disagreeing that opiates can bring considerable relief from depression, but I don't think we've found a way yet to use them continually for depression.
I was suicidally depressed about the time I got some teeth extracted. I was issued to take up to 180mg of codine which brought prompt and substantial relief from my depression. With a continual dose however, I was back to being suicidal in a month. The effects had quickly worn off, and not only was I still suicidal, but I had to go through an excruciating codiene withdrawl at the same time. This was probably the lowest moment of my life. Using opiates for depression is very risky buisness, and I hate to say that most doctors don't want to partake in it.
I hope you can find relief, but I also hope that you don't have to go through what I did.
Linkadge
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