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Re: Endogenous Depression Caused By Lack Of Endorphins » mav27

Posted by 4WD on January 28, 2009, at 0:09:09

In reply to Re: Endogenous Depression Caused By Lack Of Endorphins » 4WD, posted by mav27 on January 27, 2009, at 0:57:21

> Was there any specific tests done such as blood tests ect for your doc to come to the conclusion he did or is it just something that needs to be diagnosed based off symptoms ect?

My pdoc referred me to this doctor because I have been taking lots of opiates for the past few months. Everytime I try to quit, I can't get past the withdrawal stage because I get so severely depressed. So the buprenorphine is being prescribed to get me off the Percocet. Percocet has been giving me the endorphins I need to stay functional but my tolerance keeps increasing and I am tired of the cycle of dependence and all the issues involved with abusing, yes, abusing opiates. I have been taking more than I need to stay out of depression. My hope is that the buprenorphine will allow me to get through withdrawal and off the pain meds and hopefully have the benefit of treating my treatment resistant depression and natual lack of endorphins.

I start the medication on Friday. Until then I will stay on the Percocet. This program involves a lot more than just getting a prescription once a month. I will have to drive an hour every M, W and F to attend a three hour group session 9am-12. This will go on for 6-8weeks. It's basically an outpatient rehab.

Marsha


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