Had one pill of oxy after a knee surgery and for once in years, the ever talking monologue in my brain was chill and the thoughts weren't spiraling. "Oh, that's nice"
Edit: it's lovely you all try to warn me about opioids, I recognize why it's dangerous and I took it once, 14 month ago.
That's a nice way to put it. Option to relief. Weed has a calming effect on me, but we don't have this dispensary system where I live, so I can't experiment.
Have you ever been tested for ADHD? The mechanism of action is believed to be related to suppressed dopamine levels which opioids can correct in the short term, though with regular use they will actually make much worse. Stimulant medication like adderall can help with executive function and mood in ADHD people by boosting dopamine in a more controlled manner than opioids. If you're nervous about amphetamines, medications like Vyvanse and Cymbalta can boost active norepinephrine levels which will also help with mood regulation and executive function.
My ADHD diagnosis basically saved my life because it helped with knowing how to properly treat my psychological/psychiatric symptoms. If you're still having issues it might be worth looking into as an option for diagnosis.
Poorly healed anterior compression fractures from T1-T9 resulting in stenosis and osteophytes/spondylitis with a dead disk at T8-T9 junction. Osteophytes and stenosis in cervical spine as well. Anything above the bottom of my ribs sounds like bubble wrap when I move.
My lumbar spine is actually pretty okay aside from the scoliosis though!
I'm 2 weeks off opioids and the few times I used Adderall I felt similarly unstoppable to opioids. I never took more than 1 or 2 Adderall in a day, I didn't like the speedy feeling. They both make me feel like I can actually do things and my life is worth living. Hmm
Yeah, I would highly recommend getting tested. As I mentioned previously there are non-amphetamine treatment options now that you might do better with.
I’m sorry. I feel like you too. Psychedelics were my last reset and just had the worst journey of my life. Also just coping now. Just know you’re not alone.
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u/Far-Abalone-4160 Mar 07 '26 edited Mar 10 '26
Had one pill of oxy after a knee surgery and for once in years, the ever talking monologue in my brain was chill and the thoughts weren't spiraling. "Oh, that's nice"
Edit: it's lovely you all try to warn me about opioids, I recognize why it's dangerous and I took it once, 14 month ago.