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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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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

amanduhmor87 2

Sunday 15 August 2010 21:21

Are you under the age of driving or what? Because if you're sixteen or older, drive to the damn doctor yourself.

FyourLIFEdotCOM8 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 21:25

he's probably addicted so he is doing you a favor. maybe you should drink booze to fall asleep lol kidding.

silky46 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 21:31

ambien makes u trip hard

goldhighways 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 22:50

take Melatonin. it's a natural sleeping pill.

mrskristindavis 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 22:53

it's illegal for him to be giving you his prescribed medication anyways. OP go to the doctor and get it taken care of.

CptZaphodB 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 22:54

Ambien may cause amnesia. The night you take it you'll do random things and won't remember it.

Felecorr 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 23:01

**********, if its really that serious. I never understood insomnia. >_>

Sammara 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 23:20

I'm an insomniac. Get over-the-counter ibuprofin PM. It works really well for me (for reference, things like NyQuil and Benadryl do NOT put me to sleep) and hasn't gotten me addicted. Plus, it's over-the-counter, which means no prescription and you can buy it yourself.

gypsyblue 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 23:29

That sucks OP, I have really terrible insomnia as well. And not "lawl I don't sleep cuz I'm on teh internets" insomnia, I mean lying there staring at the walls for hours and hours and having fits of frustration because I just can't make myself sleep. If it's really affecting your life you should go to the doctor and get your own prescription. (Oh wait, prescriptions in the US are ridiculously expensive. Well... bill it to your dad's health insurance? If he has it? That'd show him...)

cul8r 4

Sunday 15 August 2010 23:37

Why not go see a doctor? He or she might actually prescribe what you need. Taking other people's medication is dangerous, because there are differences between people that are less ovbious than gender, but known to doctors. (No, I didn't read all the other comments just to feel entitled to make this one.)