Posted by floatingbridge on February 17, 2010, at 20:03:59
In reply to Re: Opioids for Depression, posted by slw2 on February 17, 2010, at 10:59:55
Sales,
Welcome here, regardless of the awful situation that brings you here.
Low dose morphine treatment is approved for OCD. Your son's history of addiction may complicate this, I don't know.
What do the rehab psychiatrists have to say about his depression? Contrary to popular belief, and as you undoubtedly know, most addictions occur because
someone has been self-treating a real illness, albeit an often undiagnosised. I'm wondering if his pdoc is onboard with treatment resistant depression in recovering addicts--they must have urgent special needs as a population.If you think you can get a better pdoc for
your son, maybe that might help.In your list of meds, has your son tried MAOI inhibitors. Nardil helps many with the symptoms you describe. There are other. MAOI'S as well. Therapy may not be effective until his symptoms are under control and he's feeling more comfortable.
Google morphine +OCD.
Disclaimer: I'm only a person with depression, with no authority to offer anything but personal advice and support.
Good luck to you! Be strong!
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