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OpiatesKill000 · 10-17-2004, 03:26 PM

Hi, this is my first post here, but I'll get right to the point.

For slightly less than one year, I abused hydrocodone frequently. After the first month or so of "recreational" use, I became addicted. My daily dose ranged from 30mg-100mg, usually stabilizing at around 60mg. For 77 days now, I have been clean from all drug use except for tobacco (no alcohol, no cannabis.) My withdrawal was quite hellish, and I used absolutely nothing to mask the pain aside from some Advil (I took a daily multi-vitaman, and drank protein shakes.) I now attend weekly therapy. However, the problem is that I still do not enjoy things much, and I get moderate to severe anxiety in social situations. I feel an over-all disconnection from reality, and a lack of motivation to try new things. Would you say that these are the effects of my addiction? Whether it is or isn't, would you reccomend looking into an anti-depressant or any other pharmacological aids? I'm told that I won't feel normal for up to 6 months after stopping, and that medication is an option but not a necessity.

Background info: I also abused cannabis for a few years, and this led to increased paranoia and anxiety in social settings. I have a family history of drug dependence, and during all of this drug use I experienced (or rather, chose not to experience?) a divorce in the family.

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OpiatesKill000 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Housten, Texas Posts: 7	Effects of hydrocodone abuse? Hi, this is my first post here, but I'll get right to the point. For slightly less than one year, I abused hydrocodone frequently. After the first month or so of "recreational" use, I became addicted. My daily dose ranged from 30mg-100mg, usually stabilizing at around 60mg. For 77 days now, I have been clean from all drug use except for tobacco (no alcohol, no cannabis.) My withdrawal was quite hellish, and I used absolutely nothing to mask the pain aside from some Advil (I took a daily multi-vitaman, and drank protein shakes.) I now attend weekly therapy. However, the problem is that I still do not enjoy things much, and I get moderate to severe anxiety in social situations. I feel an over-all disconnection from reality, and a lack of motivation to try new things. Would you say that these are the effects of my addiction? Whether it is or isn't, would you reccomend looking into an anti-depressant or any other pharmacological aids? I'm told that I won't feel normal for up to 6 months after stopping, and that medication is an option but not a necessity. Background info: I also abused cannabis for a few years, and this led to increased paranoia and anxiety in social settings. I have a family history of drug dependence, and during all of this drug use I experienced (or rather, chose not to experience?) a divorce in the family.