Coming off Trams

[Dylan465]

Hi, I posted a poll, but that's not going over very well and I just wanted to ask a couple of questions about coming off this stupid drug and do not want to be directed to someone's journel.

If anyone has some time, I just wanted to ask is it common to be depressed and emotional coming off of trams? And will it stop w/i a few weeks.

Please write me back. I keep reading that people are getting support here, I know this is the drug talking b/c I feel pathetic and just would love some answers and please don't tell me to go to so and so's thread/journal. Nothing against her. I was there. I just wanted a couple of questions answered.

Thanks.

[Dylan465]

Thanks Kim. Do u know how I can have a watch of that thread, or do I have to just visit it?
I feel awful, a couple of people answered and I never knew.

And thank you madtram. I am a bit leary taking those, some places say they are safe, some don't.

I got off Ativan last year and I felt like I was on a steroid rage but it went away and I was hoping this would. But I figured if there are ssris in trams and you are taking less than you would feel emotional. I would love to understand if they are in there, why were they making us miserable and losing our lives and personalities?? It makes me so mad. I wish someone would sue that company that makes them!

[madtram]

Dylan, tramadol includes a tricyclic antidepressant which means that in withdrawal your serotonin levels will be lowered leading to mood swings & depression.

You can restore your serotonin levels by taking 5htp or St John's Wort.

[kim715]

I'm sorry I didn't mean to sound confusing.Like 10356 said Emily's post is like a community within our community.Thats why I said not many post in the open forum.There are plenty of people who post on her journals.I certainly understand addiction to tram as well as addiction to any drug is a problem.I don't have any personal experience but I have read Emily's journals many times and I see all the lives that are affected by this drug.Good luck to you...Kim

[Dylan465]

Thanks both for taking the time to write,
Kim, I find that hard to believe that many don't have tram trouble here--there's a bunch on that thread that 10356 referred to.
I've come off other things so I'm not new. It's okay. I'll find my way and have my faith. I did pm but got one answer, I imagine she is busy and didn't answer the 2nd, it's ok.
I feel down as it is, so I'll find another way but tram use is a problem just to let you know and thank u lesa.
Blessings to all.

[10356]

I take it you have been referred to a journal.. not simulating reading lol I can say that depression is a part of any wd process but like you I have read a lot :) and the ones coming off trams ALL experience this.. so please be kind to yourself.. you are not alone..
I do not know what it is about trams but this one seems like a bugger.. Gather up your resolve and just realize your battle will last a lil longer but you are winning the war.. As suggested above.. Emily's post is like a tram community within our community :) You will find a lot of give and take feed back.. Avisg is great and is very knowledgeable.. Hope things look up for you soon.. Congrats on the decision to reclaim your life and seeing it through.. wishing you all the best.. lesa

[kim715]

I'm sorry I don't have any personal experience with trams.I don't think there are many people here that do,although there are a few.Weekends are just a little slow.Avisg,one of our community leaders,has personal experience.I'm sure when she gets here she will be able to help.Emilypost also does.I'm guessing someone already referred you to her journals,but she does frequently come on although she doesn't post much in the open forum.You could try and send her a pm.I'm sure she would get back to you.Just hang in there.This really is a very supportive community.Please don't feel ignored.Theres just not many members here who post on the open forum that know a lot about this drug.I'm going to send Avisg a pm so when she does get here she will look for your post.All the best...Kim