Posted by carlo on June 1, 2005, at 12:16:27
In reply to Re: depression and relapse, posted by fuji on May 31, 2005, at 9:05:43
Fugi. We need to talk some more. I also worked in the rehab field as a counselor. I have been taking Paxil for depression for the last 4 years. I was very reluctant to take it because of my experiance with rehab and AA (no mood or mind altering drugs). However, when it finally started to work I felt better than ever. I even began to question if I was an addict. I secretly thought that I may have been misdiagnosed in rehab and that I should have been treated for depression rather than addiction! I had rotor cuff surgery 2 years ago and declined the Percoset prescription from the doctor(a big mistake on my part). I eventually had to take pain meds for about a month and quit without a problem. The next year, I had my other shoulder done and didn't hesitate taking the vicodin as prescribed. I also was able to quit without much discomfort. Over thhe last year my doctor changed my Paxil to Paxil CR. It was ok for awhile but within 3 months I wasn't feeling as good. At the doctors request I tried adjusting the dose but couldn't get the same feeling (I know now that I was experiancing SSRI discontinuation syndrome). Over the last year I had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands and took Vicodin for the pain. I found that the Vicodin also relieved the symptoms of the SSRI DS and I continued taking 3 or 4 per day to augment the Paxil. I've tried to quit several times but the psychological withdrawl is very unpleasant. Today I contacted a doctor that uses bupenephrine to detox from opiates. I don't know if this will work but I am considering trying it. Do you know anything about this drug? Also, I still have the depression to treat which means I have to wean off the Paxil (and Stratera which I've been taking for the last two weeks) and find a new drug that works. On top of all this I feel like a hypocrite going to AA meetings and sponsering people. Thanks for your reply. I hope you see this posting and please write back.
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