Posted by Hermit on June 16, 2006, at 14:49:30
In reply to blanket comands, posted by pseudoname on June 5, 2006, at 9:04:25
A friend turned me on to this thread, and after reading the posts, I am so disheartened about the hell so many people have to go through in order to attempt to justify to others their use of opiates for depression. They shouldn't have to! If it works, we should be thrilled that they don't have to live through the hell of depression anymore.
I'm one of those people who were helped by opiates. Originally prescribed for fibromyalgia, I quickly discovered it helped depression and chronic fatigue, as well. In my case, I just let the use of this substance get out of hand, so I stopped. (I had a 3 week withdrawal to deal with.)
But even now, I would fight for anyone's right to use opiates in this way. IT WORKS. Period. Yes, you WILL get physically addicted to them, but you have to weigh that against living daily with suicidal tendencies, pain, and/or no energy or interest in living. I say let these people make their own choice, and support that choice wholeheartedly. It's what they need -- and what I needed.
I think it's time the medical community either come up with a similar and better solution, or stop harrassing those of us who have found an effective (although not perfect) way to handle these conditions.
(BTW, all of you using opiates in this way it to yourself to do a search for "kratom" on the internet ASAP.)
Peace,
Hermit
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