Sleep and Health: Hoarding it for himself

Hoarding it for himself

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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Today, after discussing the side-effects of an insomnia aid, my doctor said that making a choice was naturally a difficult one, and that he would only prescribe it to me once I'd had "a good, long sleep on it". He then laughed out loud and called in the next patient. FML

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By Goth - 07/12/2021 19:59 - Sweden

Today, I reached a total of 3 doctors, 1 therapist, 1 psychiatrist, and 5 prescribed medications, all because my body refuses to let me sleep. FML

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justthatonekid 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 16:14

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. :/

Sun_Kissed18 25

Sunday 15 August 2010 17:26

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.

Comments

bornareject94 5

Sunday 15 August 2010 18:27

I understand completely because I have the same problem at my house. Being an insomniac really sucks.

moguidry 3

Sunday 15 August 2010 18:31

tell your dad to get off of ambien and try to find another medication ambien is what caused my grandmother to commit suicide. please tell him.

iamelrebel 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 18:47

you are slowly turning into Edward Norton in "Fight Club."

hayleyalice 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 18:53

I feel your pain!!!

fwongraven 10

Sunday 15 August 2010 18:55

Stinks but he actually has a point - if you become dependent on meds to make you sleep it messes with your health and the meds lose their effectiveness over time. Your dad might know this and doesn't want you to do the same.

danilo16 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 18:58

smoke a joint that always puts me to sleep...better than pills

SettoFail 9

Thursday 19 August 2010 11:54

pills are way better than weed

ToxicLovely 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 19:58

Spray the inside of your pillow case with something lavender scented & (it may taste funny, especially if you don't like tea to beging with) have a small cup of lavender & chamomile tea (most grocery stores will sell them pre-made) before bed. It's a very calming scent & the tea is very soothing as well. It will help you relax which will make it easier to fall asleep.

Hobbesy 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 20:15

Benadryl. The drug in it is Diphenhydramine HCl, which is often marketed as an over-the-counter sleep aid, but Benadryl is cheaper. It's obviously not habit-forming, but you might build a little bit of a dependency on it if you take it too many nights in succession. I'm a somnophobe (yes, I literally have an irrational fear of falling asleep) and I take a light dose of Benadryl with a small Melatonin supplement to take the edge off before I have to sleep. Otherwise I'll stay up for days.