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Suggest Treatment For Mental Depression When On Tramadol

Hello Doctor. Thank you very much in advance for your help. It is greatly appreciated. After being on 400 MG of Tramadol for nearly 4 years due to nerve damage as a result of my post inguinal hernia surgery back in 2011, I have been off of Tramadol for 2 months now. I made the decision to stop due to the fact it was not helping the pain anymore. I have gotten through most of the physical withdrawals (hell on earth), although I still suffer from slight nausea and acid reflux/GERD like symptoms. The worst part is the mental depression and anxiety I am still dealing with today due to my weaning off this med. I have been prescribed anti-depressant to counter this, but it just seems my brain was so altered by the tramadols chemical properties, I have yet to experience any relief from this. My question is, When/will I get better? What can I do now in your opinion (besides exercise, meditation) to help this recovery process? Thank you Doctor for your time. Matthew
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Mental Depression When On Tramadol

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.