Posted by Nieko on August 27, 2008, at 15:32:29
In reply to Re: opiates and major depression » androog, posted by maree on July 22, 2008, at 21:32:13
Hi Maree,
I have read your story and you have my total sympathy. I believe you are right regarding your belief that endorphins are at the root of many depressive problems. I have suffered with depression from childhood to the age of 43. Through sheer luck (maybe a Hower power looking out for me) I found a Dr. who was familiar with Suboxone in the treatment of depression. His theory was that endorphins were lacking in certain people. Considering the fact that I had tried every anti-depressant on the market with absolutely no success, he agreed with the theory. He also had a few other patients who were on Suboxone for the treatment of depression and was having excellent results. This medication absolutely changed my life. I too had been living in a world of dark despair, suicidal thoughts on a regular basis, and unable to maintain employment. Literally it took only a few minutes for the drug to start working. I started feeling as if the black cloud was lifting and actually felt alive for the first time ever! I am sorry that I am nowhere near your area so that I could help you to find a doc. I also went the Ultram route. I found that it was relieving my depression. I had no idea it would work in this way, I was simply prescibed it for another reason. Suboxone works somewhat in the same manner, just a thousand times better. It falls under the name of "buprenorphine." Physician are required to take a special course in order to prescribe it. I think more and more dr's are beginning to see the light and hopefully many more will soon. Good luck in your efforts and I hope this information will be of some help.
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