I've been taking hydrocodone for several years, and not once did I ever nod out. It gives me a nice stimulating buzz that I really enjoy. Lately though I've come into some Opana ER (oxymorphone) and have experienced the nod for the first time. I've found that it's a fine line with Opana between being alert and feeling good as opposed to nodding out and having difficulty keeping my eyes open.
My question is, why do people enjoy this feeling? To be honest I don't like it at all. When this happens to me I usually down several energy drinks to try to counteract it. I don't understand why people seem to think it is enjoyable to nod out. Maybe because due to my years of hydrocodone use I've come to look at opiates as more of a social drug? As crazy as this probably sounds to most, I much prefer hydrocodone to oxymorphone just because it is much easier for me to function on.
Thanks for any input.