:blob_fire 5 days and 6 hours with no Tramadol!!

I have this feeling in my body just under my skin like a humming vibrating machine. I am also a bit nauseated and when I am sitting still I find that I start moving my body back and forth.

How long does the anxiety last? When will my brain get the message that it is not getting anymore help? I started taking 10 mg of Lexapro 2 weeks ago, maybe that will start helping?

Hi Flushed

The creepy-crawly skin and high anxiety are, sadly, an effect of withdrawl. I can't seem to come up with a more tactful answer, so I am just going to tell you straightup that I would not be surprised for you to find that it increases intensely before there will be a let up. Also, straightup... while it can take what seems an unbearably long time, it does let up eventually.

My suggestion is that you find all the ways to practice distracting yourself from it as possible. Getting engaged mentally ( like the computer) helped me. Physical engagement was a bit more difficult for me because of a leg problem, but I think physical is even better than mental engagement. Walk, dance, sing out loud, get sunshine and fresh air, go on a little jaunt. These are the physical things that helped me even though I had to push myself to the mental limits to force myself to get up and do them.

Hang in there. I know how hard this is; stay strong in your heart and conviction
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Dear flushed,

Hang in there.

I know that it may not be easy at the moment but it definitely beats the alternative.

Remember that it is your will that carried you this far; we are a lot stronger than we give ourselves credit for.

There is truth to the saying : "This too shall pass."

"The more positive you stay, the easier will be the day." FTM

Take care
God Bless
FTM