Posted by Flipsactown on December 11, 2003, at 22:04:22
In reply to Opiates and depression, posted by geno on December 11, 2003, at 20:23:34
I have been on opiates since 1981 when I was injured in a traffic accident resulting in chronic low back pain. I have had 2 back surgeries, injections, etc. to no avail. I was on codeine from 1981 to 2001 when I was finally referred to a pain specialist who prescribed oxycontin. In my case the opiates did not help with my depression as I have been on A/D's for over 10 years. Currently, I am on 160mgs oxy, 400mgs lamictal, 90mgs remeron and 100mgs prozac and relatively depression free. Logically, if opiates acted as an A/D then I should not be in need of the prozac, remeron and lamictal. So, you can draw you own conclusion.
Flipsactown
> Hi, i would like to share some of my opiate experience with the board. Iv been on almost every darn type of medication. They keep me above water, but not happy go lucky. I use hydrocodone or oxycodone ususally.
> When i take these opiates, i become very happy, outgoing, energy, i clean my house, work out, talk alot more etc. I know there abusive drugs, but i wonder what impact on seratonin/dopamine.
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> What i figure is this. Opiates release dopamine from the nucleus cumbus, the reward center of the brain, along with binding with opiate receptors.
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> I love opiates for many reasons. I can function, i could work all day, or just sit home watching tv and be content. Iv been through rehab before, and clean for 9 months. But still didnt feel right. I hurt my back , got a script for percocets, and felt great.
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> Anyone else have this experience?
> geno
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