Hi everyone,
I'm on like day 11 of detoxing from ultram. I mean it's almost been 2 weeks since my last pill. The physical stuff, flu, etc is all gone, but the anxiety is horrible! Is this commom when recovering from addiction of opiates or similar meds? (Ultram attaches to the same receptors so I think the detox is similar). I am depressed too but the anxiety is almost more debilitating. I have been self-medicating on and off w/alcohol which is a quick fix for a few hours but I know it's making it worse in the long run. Today I will make a real effort to stay with the xanax and not drink at all. I am going to try this for a week.
Please send vibes of strength my way. I get so anxious by the end of the day it's so easy to justify the drink and I KNOW it's the worst thing for me.
I feel stuck in an awful cycle. This, after having gotten away from the ultram...just doesn't feel like much of a reward for my efforts. Yeah I know...a bit of a pity party here, but I just want the madness to stop!
Thanks for listening.
Minn