Old 10-11-2011, 01:00 PM
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Hi there VioletFlash - you are not alone in the depression department. After the acute withdrawals are ebbing we have to face part 2 which is known as post acute withdrawal symptom (PAWS for short). Not as intense but still a ride...

I have always dealt with depression and am now back on a light dosage of antidepressant that I did not need when I was on my oxy ride. That is oxy's great lie - it seems like a miracle drug at first curing all our ailments from pain to depression.

I have included a link for PAWS which helps explain what to expect. You may or may not need to see about managing your depression with an MD as you work your way through recovery. Hopefully this article will help. It was given to me by another member who has amazing knowledge on the subject of addiction and recovery from oxys.

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