Isolation and Tramadol Abuse

Tramadol is an analgesic used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It acts much like morphine, and if used as prescribed is taken every 4-6 hours as needed. There is also an extended release form of tramadol for patients who need medication to consistently relieve pain for a long period of time. Some indicators that you may be addicted to tramadol are an escalation of use, the compulsion to seek out and consume the drug and a strong craving for the drug that can only be soothed by taking it.

About Isolation and Self-Image

Have you ever felt alone in the middle of a crowd of people? Have you ever felt that no one really knows you? Have you ever felt invisible? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are at risk for becoming isolated. People who have limited healthy social interactions often have no point of reference by which they can understand themselves and others. Without this point of reference many people make assumptions about themselves and believe such statements as the following:

• I am not pretty enough
• I am not friendly enough
• I am not smart enough
• I am not enough of a person to encourage normal social interactions

These thoughts are related to isolation but quickly have a negative impact on feelings of self-worth. This is a cyclical pattern, as isolation leads to negative feelings about the self which then leads to increased isolation.

Isolation and Tramadol Abuse

Your emotional health impacts your physical health and can present in many physical ways such as restless leg syndrome, acid reflux and fibromyalgia. All of these conditions are often treated with tramadol. When drug abuse is added to isolation and negative self-image issues, the cycle can quickly become uncontrollable. Drug use may seem like a quick fix, but it does not end isolation and only makes it worse. It is important for you to get help as soon as possible. You can approach any of the following for help or advice:

• Family members
• Close friends
• A school counselor
• A spiritual advisor
• Medical professional
• Addiction recovery specialist
• Call center counselor

Start a dialogue with someone that you trust so you can explore your feelings of isolation and break free from your drug abuse.

Get Help for Tramadol Addiction

Breaking out of the cycle of isolation is often frightening, especially if it is coupled with feelings of self-worthlessness and a tramadol addiction struggle. Let us help you with the fear, negative feelings and isolation that may have contributed to your addiction to tramadol. Call our toll-free helpline today to learn about the treatment options that are available to you. We are available 24 hours a day and want to help, so please call now.