Posted by BarbaraCat on July 14, 2004, at 14:18:26
In reply to MORPHINE- and derivitives for depression, posted by paulbwell on July 8, 2004, at 5:27:08
Yes, opiods get me out of a funk without fail. I take them for fibro pain, but when I'm really blue, I can always depend on oxycodone or hydrocodone to lift my mood. There's no chance of addiction, cause I hate the constipation, and I just don't seem to have a jones for opiods - take 'em or leave 'em.
I have a question for Paul, or anyone who can answer it. The rectal administration - ahem, can one just put a pill up their fanny and take it that way? Or does the pill have to be specifically a rectal suppository? I like the idea of bypassing the liver. Gives me some ideas. I could see grinding up a pill and making a little suppository out of beeswax or something. I stop short of an enema! Any ideas of what the conversion would be? Less with the suppository I'd guess because it doesn't have to go through the liver passes.
Something else to consider besides the obvious endorphin hit. Opiods also have an affinity for dopamine receptors! I always feel alot more energized and focussed, especially with hydrocodone. I get a mild upper buzz, much like amphetamine. They do not make me sleepy. In fact, if I take an opiod too late in the day, I'll be up most of the night.
> Today along with my 4 mgs of daily Clonazepam, I have taken 5- 20mg morphine sulphate MSIR tablets (instant release)-administered rectally,to bypass liver breakdown for enhanced efficency, together with 4- 60mg Dihydrocodeine DHC tablets, administered the same way, and my ongoing depression has been replaced by a relaxed feeling of easy going wellbeing. No stimulation, no doppiness, just a normalisation feeling, reminesence of childhood. Suffice to say I'm elated at this, wonderfull, and all in the course of one day:)
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> Does anyone have similar experiences?
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