I got hooked on Tramadol too. I have not read all of the answers herein but there is only one way to get of it cos it contains a % of heroin. I used to wake up depressed and reached for a tablet. I was on it for 3 years. The doctor in my home country took the easy way out just kept increasing the dosage. I reduced the intake slowly I was on 200mg. So over three months I finally got off it. It wont be easy and even when you think you are off it, you ain't it took me six months. There is no quick cure. Yes I still have some pain in my hip but at least I aint depressed. There is no easy way. I tried everything but take it nice and slow. Now I take no medication only when I need it. If Im in a lot of pain I take a Gabapentin and it does the job. but that would be only once every six weeks. I have to come to terms with getting older and it could be a lot worse. Just allow three months to get off this bustard. Its like smoking the only way is to stop.