I discovered tramadol by accident. I am a fairly regular recreational opiate user for the past 2 years...usually oxycodone which I get prescribed for my back problems. My relationship with my doctor was becoming tenuous and I was nervous about going back to him for another prescription. Just by chance my dog had surgery and the vet sent him home with about 20 tramadols. Being the inquisitive drug user that I am, I read up on 'em and discovered what we all know about tramadol...and lucky for me I happen to be a person that feels the effects quite nicely. So, 6 or 7 months later, I'm taking about 400mgs a day and doing just fine. Its not a full on high, but it works for me...elevates my mood just enough, helps me sleep, lowers my anxiety and depression, etc. But here's the rub...my doc is starting to be less and less generous with the prescription and I'm afraid that he's going to cut me off pretty soon...maybe insist that I try an alternative method for dealing with my back pain. So, my question is this: Is there an anti-depressant or anti-anxiety drug that I could go on with a scrip from a psychiatrist that would match the effects of tramadol?