I'ld like to hear from anyone who uses an opioid to fight depression.

[LucidSDreamr]

In general you are absolutely right. But there's always exception that proves the rule.

It will work. For a while; until it doesn’t.

I get that some ppl stay on methadone or bupe forever….but are they fighting naked clinical depression or depression that’s just part of PAWS?

I don’t know, like you said there is room for nuance but in general this is a bad idea I would say.

 

[Man67]

It will work. For a while; until it doesn’t.

I get that some ppl stay on methadone or bupe forever….but are they fighting naked clinical depression or depression that’s just part of PAWS?

I don’t know, like you said there is room for nuance but in general this is a bad idea I would say.

I'm aware of that but just tell me what's the alternative?

 

[LucidSDreamr]

I'm aware of that but just tell me what's the alternative?

I don’t know. Have you tried all the SSRIs and TCAs (outdated tricyclic antidepressants)?

I don’t have depression; but I’ve taken TCAs for pain and they seem like they are almost recreational to me. Like I feel really up beat and manic on them. No physical high though.

Then there’s atypical antidepressants like Wellbutrin that are pretty much a stimulant.