Depression after overcoming an addiction?

Question by Dr. Anthony: Depression after overcoming an addiction?
Whats up everyone!

Today is one of my first days’ of freedom.. I used to have a pretty bad oxycontin habit that succeeded in fucking my life up pretty badly. After 1 year in hell, while attending college, I made the decision to stop cold turkey right in the middle of my semester… It may have been the best decision of my life to quit opiates.

However, since I quit narcotics I have not been able to get over a terrible depression that has developed which I may attribute to opiate use. I have thought about therapy, but have been generally ignoring the pressure due to the amount of work I experience on a daily basis. (I am going to UC Santa Barbara for a Master’s Degree and have 2 working jobs)

I feel a lot better as a person since I quit any sort of drug/alcoholic beverage altogether. However, I feel as if I have some sort of depression symptom. Although I feel as if I’m a healthier (physically) person, I experience prolonged series of exhaustion, emotional depression and anger on an extreme level.

I wonder if this related to my previous addiction to OxyContin. Although I’ m dead sure it’s related, I’d like to here a second opinion.

Best answer:

Answer by jules
You might try antidepressants under supervision; be aware that they can also work or not depending on your unique chemistry so remember to be patient while trying possibly several to find the right one. Good for you, kicking the habit! It’s easier not to be addicted to things. Some of your depression could also be the 2 jobs and school — sounds like an overfilled plate!! Take care of yourself.

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