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By sleeplessinID - 15/08/2010 07:23 - United States

Today, I haven't had any real sleep in 4 days because I am an insomniac. My father is also an insomniac but he takes Ambien to get his rest. Me? I'm stuck staring at the ceiling for hours because he won't let me take any kind of medication, because he doesn't want me "getting addicted." FML
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justthatonekid 0

It does suck, but your dad is right. I'm an insomniac and my doctor prescribed me Lunesta... it's great... I can sleep and whatnot; however, if I don't take it, I CAN'T sleep. Sleeping pill dependance is a real problem. Try exercising to wear yourself our or some other non-sleeping pill options or talk to your doctor... not really a true FML but I know the feeling very well. :/

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Sun_Kissed18 25

Ok, those things may help normal people with sleepless nights, but, as an insomniac, I can tell you that those things don't help. We have a real problem that can't simply be reversed by changing our nightly routine.

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zenti 2

Try Unisom. You can get that at just about any convenience or grocery store. It helps a bit, and as long as you're not taking it too many times a week you won't get addicted to it. I only take it if I've gone long enough without sleep that it's messing me up during the day.

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alexaluvee 0

dude my moms the EXACT same way.! ugh I hate it so much.! like I won't be able to sleep until like five and I beg her for sleeping pills but she thinks I'll get addicted too. even though my spoiled friend has been taking them since she was 8. FYL and mine :/

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alexaluvee 0

oh and also because of my staying up until 5am that makes my sleep schedule off because I wake up at like 3pm. and rite now It's nine am where I live and I haven't had sleep the whole night :/ sucks to be an insomniac I know.

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TheIrishJaneDoe 8

No offense, but you look quite young to be a true insomniac. If it's a huge issue for you, ask your mom about finding non-medication solutions. There are lots of alternatives out there.

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RockStar18 0

I'm a teenager and im an insomniac. I dont take sleeping pills because they are easy to get addicted too, especially if sleep fails you often. So i understand where the dad is coming from. If it's *that* hard to fall asleep for me then I take half a Meletonin. It's all natural, unprescribed, it melts away instead of swallowing it, and it's found at Good Nutrition stores or any grocery store. It does the trick without doing heavy duty damage.

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dubstep87 0

u should consider medical marijuana it helps u sleep

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patooshi 0

don't blame him. sleeping pills are highly addictive, and you must be pretty young to start takin them.

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ZX6Rninja 0

Smoke some bud man, it's natural and non-addictive, but your still screwed on the parents part

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thehornybadger 0

OP, try taking some Melatonin. I had the same problem, but melatonin works better than ambien with less risk.

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onnielief 4

Actually, melatonin only works if your body doesn't produce any. Insomniacs are rarely helped by melatonin because in most cases melatonin is made but not taken up by the body. OP should ask his doctor for advise, and a referal for a sleeptherapist.

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Steve95401 49

I have trouble winding down at night. OP should try avoiding caffeine in the afternoon and evening, along with getting away from the computer, Playstation, etc about an hour before going to bed. There's also Advil PM which helps "take the edge off" - it works well for me and you can buy it over the counter.

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username5000 0

Try marijuana, it's good for sleep. if you don't want to smoke there are healthier ways like vaporizing or eating marijuana foods. sure it is illegal but it has valid medical uses such as this, so give it a try at least. also don't eat shit foods with artificial sweeteners, they're bad for your body and may be a contributing factor to your insomnia. sleeping pills are harmful and addicting, not the best choice here at all.

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