That being said, what you describe is very typical after discontinuation of
Tramadol, because
Tramadol has anti-depressant properties. It acts like an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant, similar to Effexor.
Therefore, when a person discontinues Tramadol, there is quite a signifiant emotional component of the detox/withdrawal, even moreso than detoxing from a standard opiate, like hydrocodone, or oxycodone, or heroin, for that reason.