Posted by KingLeo8 on January 7, 2016, at 22:19:54
In reply to Re: Why is morphine such a good antidepressant?, posted by paulb on January 5, 2016, at 17:02:17
I have used tramadol before and to great effect. I just found that it became ineffective pretty quickly.
With regards Sustained Release versus Immediate Release opiates I find that the SR version keeps a constant blood level and keeps my mood elevated for longer. I have noticed that the IR versions have what I call and "afterglow"....where once the medicaton has worn off after 5 to 6 hours then my mood is still elevated by not as powerfully. That lasts into the next day too.
In terms of becoming addicted to opiates, it's not an issue for me because I just accept that I may become addicted to them. In life everything is a risk vs benefit ratio. In my case the benefits of using opiates to completely eliminate every symptom I have, including suicidal ideation, then its a small price to pay for sanity and an opportunity to feel "normal".
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