Depression

[Johnney48]

I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder as I lost my brother a few months ago. I turned to drugs and now the condition has worsen that I am facing severe withdrawal symptoms whenever I try to stop taking it. I am facing problem with my mood and sleep difficulties, depression, decreased appetite, cravings, restlessness and various forms of physical discomfort. Is there anyone here that has got any advice for me? Will any drug treatment centre in Toronto like Edgewood health network help for this? I just want to come out of this depressed world. Someone please give me advice on how to quit. Thank you.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder as I lost my brother a few months ago. I turned to...

Opioid/herion withdrawl? If it is, not much will lessen it; except xanax would make the brain not race so much. Went through this when a stupid pain dr just wanted to drig me up on oxy, i ran out only cuz i needed more for pain relief, never got addicted and SOOO glad im off. Depends on the drug. Only other one i have experience with is coke/crack which when i came off that on my own i just spent a week in my apartment throwing chairs and huffing duster and that doesnt have withdrawl. Im sure its the withdrawl making the depression worse as it usually does with opioid/herion.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder as I lost my brother a few months ago. I turned to...

Sorry about your brother :( forgot to say that :hug:

 

[Recovery4Me]

First welcome to the board. And secondly, my condolences for the lost of your brother. (((hugs if you accept))).

Someone please give me advice on how to quit.

Everyone is different. I quit a lot of self destructive drugs. Still do cigs though...a half of pack a day. (Is what it is...I am a recovered addict and alcoholic in grateful recovery). On no meds after 30 some years of work. Took therapy and still do, grief counseling and 12 step groups galore but mostly it takes a serious desire to quit...with trying again each backslide until it takes. If you have insurance, rehab is solid.

You can do it but you gotta want it...bad. You gotta want to quit stronger than when the jones hits us upside our heads during withdrawals. And there is no shame in getting strong support so perhaps a sponsor as well within a 12 step. However, no matter what you decide...you took the first step right here and now. Pretty darn courageous.:tup:

 

[lostforgottensoul]

Pretty darn courageous.:tup:

Agreed! And yes you need to want it bad!

 

[shimmerz]

Dr. Gabor Mate is renowned for his work with addicts and trauma. He has lots of videos on youtube. He is based out of Vancouver. He is a very controversial fellow.

Here are some links he has posted. You may find them interesting or not. Just thought I would include them for you.

http://drgabormate.com/resources/