Posted by Cherry Carver on February 15, 2010, at 20:29:19
In reply to Re: Opioids for Depression » europerep, posted by jedi on February 15, 2010, at 2:22:49
Has anyone here actually been given opioids specifically for depression in the long term? Like you, I take Klonopin (clonazepam), and it was the only thing that worked for me as well, except for prior, brief experiences with some opiates.
I'm just asking out of curiosity, because I wonder if opioids would work on depression and anxiety long-term. I understand why doctors don't prescribe it (due to the incidence of abuse), but couldn't it be applied therapeutically if it were monitored carefully? After all, there are people who get high on benzos like Klonopin and Ativan (I don't get high on Klonopin--it just makes me feel normal). It makes me think about the relative cost of all these drugs and what the pharmaceutical companies' real motivation is.
The fact that Klonopin is now a street drug disturbs me tremendously, because it works so well for my panic. Now I have to worry that the DEA will ban it and I'll be forced to take something less effective and more harmful.
> europerep,
> Opioids do make my depression feel better in the short term. I have seen no long term success from anybody in this thread. If your depression is atypical with social anxiety disorder may I suggest Nardil with a long acting benzo. I use clonazepam. This is the only thing that has worked for me out of 45+ different combinations of antidepressants.
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> Atypical Depression is defined as:
> A. Mood reactivity (i.e., mood brightens in response to actual or potential positive events)
> B. At least two of the following:
> 1. Significant weight gain or increase in appetite ("comfort eating")
> 2. Hypersomnia (sleeping too much, as opposed to the insomnia present in melancholic depression)
> 3. Leaden paralysis (i.e., heavy, leaden feelings in arms or legs)
> 4. Long-standing pattern of sensitivity to interpersonal rejection (not limited to episodes of mood disturbance; fits of rage, hysteria, aggression and irrational reactions) that results in significant social or occupational impairment.
> Atypical depression is actually the most common type of depression. When Nardil works, it can be like flipping a switch. It is an amazing and powerful medication. The food restrictions are way overblown.
> Good Luck,
> Jedi
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