I know this post is 3 years old but WOW .. everything you stated in your post concerning Tramadol and its affects on you are very similar to mine. I get a burst of clarity / energy or more of an anti depressant effect after taking it. I can think clearly and I am not inhibited by heavy issues in my life. I try to be mindful and cognizant of whether this is just a "feel good" feeling like someone may feel when they get high? I have never smoked weed o done recreational drugs before, so I can't really speak to how they feel, but the best way i can explain my feeling is that I feel more "NORMAL" with some undeniable euphoric feeling, but its more a matter of clarity for me. Another side effect is that my sinus and allergy issues all but subside when I take Tramadol. Just want to leave this post in case someone else was experiencing the same thing and had questions as well.