Posted by Hermit on June 18, 2006, at 17:56:36
In reply to Re: Opiate trap!, posted by flmm on June 18, 2006, at 14:34:10
> They are not treating the depression anymore, merely addicted to a low maintanance dosage.
Physically addicted, yes. But anyone who takes an antidepressant for any length of time will also find themselves physically addicted (which only means that weaning off the medication is necessary rather than stopping suddenly and completely).
> This is possible as it happened to me!I was able to keep my use low thrughout.However, the depression still gets worse and worse, but because of the addiction, they think it helps! My depression was greatly lifted once off them.
You are obviously not a good candidate for opiate treatment for depression; please don't assume that everyone else is just like you. Everyone's chemistry is different, and it's effectiveness has been proven time and time again.
I think I've said this enough times here now.
> You can't possibly know how bad you feel when addicted, it fools you into thinking you feel better. This is what addiction is!
I know quite a bit more about addiction than you think.
It seems you've had some very tough experiences, and I completely understand your concern about others falling into the same situation you did. However, it's very important that you keep an open mind, particularly since there is overwhelming evidence that it definitely does help some people battle depression.
It might more healthy (and fair) for you to say, "It didn't work for me, but if it works for someone else, they should have a right to do whatever works."
Doesn't this seem fair to you?
Hermit
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