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A long & crappy tramadol journey

SKGilroy

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Beating tramadol Day 9!!

Tramadol has been part of my life for far too long. I Started for legitimate reasons 15 years ago and gradually worked my way up to full blown addiction. Lost my house and my job and all of my self respect. I ought to be dead, as I managed to take 360 50 mg tabs over 5 days. A typical day would be 50. And no, I shouldn't have gone cold turkey but I don't have the willpower to taper properly. Going cold turkey could've killed too. Anyhow, I've jumped through the withdrawal hoop at least 20 times. About 4 years ago I stopped for 3 months. The PAWS part of the withdrawal drove me back to my favorite little pill. I tried something different this time after doing a little research. Wellbutrin is my new miracle drug. This is day 7 and I'm tired, weak and achy but no brain zaps, the RLS is mild-----I'm actually sleeping. The usual crippling depression is 90% gone. At least for me, Wellbutrin has been the best solution I've ever tried. I think I'm gonna make it this time :)
 
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Day 8. I've found that just posting my thoughts has been a mood lifter. A small mood lifter but I'll take what I can get.
 
Good Job!!!
Congratulations!
That is a huge accomplishment.
You are almost on day 9 now.
Keep up the good work.
There is lots of support here.
I'm happy to listen, comfort, offer support and be a friend.
Lots of love to you.
 
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