Hi @diyguy I see that you have posted twice since April '19 and in both posts have alluded to this traumatic 2 year period. I am very sorry to know you had such a terrible experience, and my heart goes out to you. I think given what you relate, that you have managed to have sort of cobbled your life together in some sort of functional way, using tramadol very judiciously. I commend you for figuring this out for yourself, given all the many different drugs and therapies you have tried.

Just my own opinion but it is based on observations of many different people here on Connect, along with my wife who has neuropathy, that being in a state of hypervigilance so long and so often is something than is similar to what others who have developed neuropathy have talked about. Being OCD, being a perfectionist, being type A and being an over achiever and/or an overdoer, etc. seems to be a common thread among many neuropathy sufferers. That said, you haven't specifically mentioned neuropathy in either post. Do you suffer from neuropathy? Is there anything you'd like help or advice with, or maybe you just want a place to talk, vent or whatever. Maybe you just wanted to share the fact that Tramadol has been working for you. All fine.

Anyway, if you want to chat further about your situation, you have a lot of sympathetic people on Connect who would love to be of service. Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day. Best, Hank