Posted by Chrissie on June 27, 2001, at 15:04:11
In reply to Re: known and unknown drug actions » niss, posted by Elizabeth on May 21, 2001, at 17:05:49
I find myself in a very awkward position while reading the above. I kind of fit into all categories... and in ways agree with all of you. I initially started taking Ultram for pain, got addicted to it, the pain subsided, however I noticed it was changing my life in ways in regards to depression/having energy to do things such as clean and stay focused etc. and especially paranoia. So I continued to complain of the pain, because I didn't know that the reaction I was feeling from the Ultram was normal and that it had helped others with depression problems nor how to explain it to my Dr. I thought it was just me. I didn't take it to get "high", I took it to feel normal. There is a big difference there and I think alot of people are dubbed "addicts" when really they are self medicating with other substances (just my opinion) to feel the norm. Many Doctors do not recognize this, nor do they seem to care. Its all black or white/one way or the other.
So, now I can no longer take it.... but not by my own free will (yes I did overdue it after awhile)
I'm doing ok, haven't used any Ultram since Aug 2000 & am taking St. Johns Wort, but I still feel that need/urge for my previous.
Is there any drug comparable for the depression/parania aspects?
Please comment on any of the above! Thank you!
poster:Chrissie
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