Depression
"I am a 65 year old Male and suffer from depression. My Psychiatrist prescribed Tramadol 50mg daily.&nbsp; I have been taking it for three years and it works terrific.  I have tried SSRIs in the past but did not have any success.
I have heard horror stories about the withdrawal symptoms of Tramadol so I have taken some days off or decreased my dosage to test and experiment the withdrawal effects -- but I am not sure I want to go through the rest of my days bummed out and unproductive. 
I have heard all the stories about working out, proper diet, self-talk etc...  I am very disciplined in adhering to these principles -- but it does not help my depression.
Just my two cents. 
Jerry"