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What Causes Depression Along With Anxiety Attack Upon Withdrawal From Pain Medications?

I am 24 years old. I have been addicted to pain pills since I had surgery for my crohns disease in 2008. Since my insurance ran out I have been buying pain pills on the street. A few weeks ago I went to jail for possession of narcotics I had bought for myself. Since I got in trouble with the law I ve decided to stop taking the pain pills. In addition a year ago I believe I started to become depressed. I am never happy anymore, I don t enjoy life anymore. I have had thoughts about suicide but I have never attempted it. I have no health insurance and no money to pay for a doctor visit. So on top of the pain pill addiction I am also very depressed and have high anxiety. I cannot sleep much anymore, my appetite has went down a lot and overall I just feel lost , I feel like I m completely doomed and I have no way out. I would jus like some advice on what I can do. I live in Spartanburg South Carolina.
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
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Hello,

Consult psychiatrist and get evaluated. Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Additional drugs may be required for further assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Depression Along With Anxiety Attack Upon Withdrawal From Pain Medications?

Hello, Consult psychiatrist and get evaluated. Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Additional drugs may be required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician