Pain killers for depression?
Question:
I am a 26 yr old male.
In the past six years, I have gained 70 lbs, lost interest in my hobbies (chess, martial arts, classical guitar, physical fitness) and feel lathargic and depressed ALL the TIME!
. I cant focus, and have no drive. I tried Prozac, Zolof, and a few others with no help. Recently I had some migrains and got a prescription to Pain Killers, and all my symptoms went away. I did NOT feel Euphoric! I felt focused and motivated. NORMAL! - The same way my mother talks about Prozac, and the same way the commercials explain zolof and all the other drugs.
I took ONE pill every two days and it had a lasting effect. I am through with the rx and now feel crappy AGAIN. Not a withdraw feeling. The same way I felt in the past 6 years!
Answers:
I understand what you are talking about. I have suffered with severe pain most of my life. Probably because I was 'allowed' to feel tired, but not pain, I now feel pain as exhaustion. Extreme exhaustion.
Following some back surgery I was given vicodin. One pill and I suddenly felt OK! After I had healed from the surgery they stopped my prescription and suddenly I couldn't find the energy to move. A very thoughtful doctor who understood what was happening has renewed my prescription and I use it VERY sparingly, aware that any misuse will result in my losing this key to some kind of normalcy. I have been on it for several years. When I begin to feel like I am dragging and can't move anymore I take a pain pill and suddenly I can think and work.
Try discussing this with your doctor. If he doesn't understand, look for one who does. Don't give up becuase you know by now that there is a problem and it is up to you to make others see and understand it.
Good luck.
BTW, I have tried most depression meds. They have had no effect. And unfortunately, most pain pills don't have much effect either. But the pain and the depression are connected.
Other Answers:
well one u did post this.. but talk to tyour doctor.. try some therapy and see what they think is right for you.. if the doctor gives the okay then do it.. please be patient with us crazy people who take time to help answer the best we can! we care and most of us try hard and nicely to help people.. but do talk to a psychiatrist (the one hwo can prescribe meds) or a family doc.!
I am not sure why you got the depression (chemical imbalance or other reasons).
About how you react to those medication, you should tell your doctor about it. Different people can have different reaction to the same medicine.
I think counselling is effective in depression, you can try this, and it's safe.
The only other thing I can offer is dextroamphetamine.it has antideppresant qualities and I took it for many years.you will lose weight..Adderal, another ADHD drug works pretty much the same way.it's original name was Oberall..either way you will be focued and alert, ready to dive into whatever you need.
Dextro is my choice brcause its cheaper. Despite popular opinion, amphetemines are safe and non-addictive if used properly. The USAF freely distributes dextro to pilots on long missions so it must be safe ( ever seen a fat fighter pilot? )
Anyway it's worth a shot if you don't have anxiety and can 'flunk' the ADD tests..not a silver bullet but helpful
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Pain is made by your own brain because of bad expectations for love and life. I think all the posts regarding your question, thus far, are honest and caring and helpful. The feelings that you are feeling are possible. If you are 'feeling' it, then it is. How can someone else tell you 'how' you are feeling. All of the posts suggest talking to your prescribing doctor; that is always the best advice in these cases. Good Luck !
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