Posted by MoQ on December 29, 2002, at 10:50:34
In reply to Re: Use of opiates in treating depression » MoQ, posted by judy1 on December 21, 2002, at 11:05:54
> I'm glad you have found relief with such a small dose of hydrocodone daily- it is what my shrink prescribes for some of his panic/depressed patients. Personally I couldn't agree more with Shelli's post- it is a LOT easier going through a pain doc, I get ms contin (morphine) that way. Because I have bipolar disorder, my depresssions tend to be self-limiting and opiate treatment works really well in that setting because I don't have to keep upping the dose to get the same effect. I wonder if you have anxiety symptoms?, I ask because hydrocodone (vicodin) is a great anxiolytic drug too, and since you are getting such a robust response from a relatively low dose perhaps that is why. take care, judy
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had just responded to Shelli, indicating my appreciation of how supportive she was. The first response I opened had come across (at least to me) as accusatory rather than offering suggestions. I do have anxiety disorder with panic attacks, as well as depersonalization (which is the most horrible experience ever!! Luckily this doesn't happen as much). I haven't had to up the dosage at all. I do have benzos, which I have never abused, and my husband recreationally smokes pot, but I have absolutely no interest in that. I also drink maybe four times a year, two drinks each occasion. My point that I am trying to make to people (without being judged--and you and Shelli have certainly NOT judged me), is that I am not on a search for a legal high. I read somewhere that someone indicated doctors are afraid someone will become addicted to a narcotic, but aren't we all addicted to antidepressants? If something is available that improves my quality of life and takes away the terrible suffering and feelings of suicide, then why on earth is it not available? Anyway, your feedback was much appreciated! Take care!
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