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Oxycontin and Hydrocodone.
A while back, the doctor I had thought it would be a good idea to back me off my prescribed amount of the drugs.
Once they back me off, the depression and anxiety I've been dealing with since youth, became almost unbearable.
Has anyone else noticed major psychological changes, when backed off of their pain medications?
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Hi @woundedbear64, There is another discussion that sound very similar to your question that might be helpful.
--- Anxious: Sorting out meds for pain and anxiety: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anxious/
There is also some information on tapering off opioids if you haven't seen it that might be helpful:
--- Drug Tapering: How to Taper Off Opioids & Risks of Withdrawal: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/opiates/how-to-taper-off-opioids
Did your doctor have you taper off slowly to reduce withdrawal symptoms?
I would like to join a group that can support/assist me with tapering off of an opiod.
Thank you.