[Health] Sleeping pills..., Why you take it? How to stop it? Options

[leongal]

Do u know the effects of taking sleeping pills? Do you know people who are taking it excessively? Do you know how to stop the person from taking the sleeping pills?

before that did u know sleeeping pill will only given by recommented doctor only..
we cannot simply buy those pill in pharmacy...
because of missused..

[sulistio]

it is available in pharmacies in some countries but you still have to know your limit for taking the pills and besides there is direction of use on the cover right???read it.....and i know this pill can be addictive so if you never try them don't start trying them.

[Starcandi3z]

Do u know the effects of taking sleeping pills? Do you know people who are taking it excessively? Do you know how to stop the person from taking the sleeping pills?

Well change the bottle of sleeping pills into something like vitamin pills? Say that it's a new kind of prescribed sleeping pill. Or consult a professional ~ doctors. They should have an idea on how to stop them. And if they finish a whole bottle of sleeping pills, then don't let them buy/get another bottle!

~ unless you're the one who is addicted to it... jk

This post has been edited by Starcandiez: Mar 24 2005 6 13 PM

seek professional help ... sleeping pills aren't addictive are they? ... I used to have to take Ambien for my anxiety and insomnia ... but after a little while it went away ... if someone is taking them excessively than I think they have a problem bigger than not being able to sleep ... refer them to a doctor ...

[leongal]

the sleeping pills are not in bottles form...and I guess the person who eats it, are so used to seeing it that she knows the difference.......
yah, pharmacy shouldnt sell it without prescription and at one time, I felt like writing in to complain about the pharmacy who sold the sleeping pill....but I have no help, I really do not know who to write too.........i even asked help from an adult fren, but he din reply....

yah...sleeping pills are addictive.....and this person has misused it...

once, she went to the sleeping disorder specialist but once the specialist told her to seek help from a pychologist, she doesnt want to visit that hospital anymore...I cant do anything as she has the authority over me, and whatever she does seem to be the best and correct one...her partner just does not bother about this...

i'm getting sick of this situation

well ... that person doesn need to see a psychologist ... co'z this problem is definitely deeper than not being able to sleep ... maybe you need to seek help from someone who has authority over that person ... there are some hospitals or clinics that will treat people with problems out of concern from friends and family ... maybe you or someone should ask the doctor or psychologist the best way to handle it ...

[zinolith]

Do you take sleeping pills to help you sleep? And if you do, how many pills do you take?

My sleeping patterns are cyclical. 1 cycle I can sleep normally without the help of sleeping pills, but the next cycle, I need to take sleeping pills every night. I take 5 pills at one go. My doctors aren't too happy about it, but I can't help it. I can't sleep. Sometimes even with 5 pills, I still have trouble going to sleep.

[Steve120]

If that's the case you should really try counting sheep or numbers when you sleep. When you can't sleep it's usually because your mind wanders and you're thinking too much. Clear your mind, and think about nothing at all. Try to see with your eyes through your eyelids, if you know what I mean and you'll usually see a blank wall, and just stare at it without thinking for about 5 minutes.

Relaxed concentration is the best sleeping pill.

[mOm0_casey]

my mum does. and shes already on other medication for her heart. has t oeat so many medicine =/

This post has been edited by mOm0_casey: Aug 28 2005 8 26 AM

[zinolith]

If that's the case you should really try counting sheep or numbers when you sleep.  When you can't sleep it's usually because your mind wanders and you're thinking too much.  Clear your mind, and think about nothing at all.  Try to see with your eyes through your eyelids, if you know what I mean and you'll usually see a blank wall, and just stare at it without thinking for about 5 minutes. 

Relaxed concentration is the best sleeping pill.

My mind isn't wondering. I've tried laying in bed for 4 hrs without moving & not thinking about anything at all. But I still can't sleep. I get into a between awake & asleep state. Not really asleep, but not fully alert awake. But thats more tiring than being awake.

[Steve120]

Maybe you're just too stressed out to sleep well. If you have a fullfilling lifestyle most can sleep well. Basically I'm talking about a life that gives you a sense of accomplishment, like saying you're proud you live the life you do.

If you can't sleep might be because you're bothered by something that seems to have no end to it.

[M2Drift]

i have nvr actually took sleeping pills to sleep because first off its bad for you and second its not normal to use chemicals to make you sleep unless your sick or have a desiease

[Steve120]

Just keep an open mind Zinolith, I wish you good luck in all your future endevours whether in life or sleep

[Guest_kaan_fu_*]

i don't take them because i have heard that they r not good for ur health

[General]

No, I've never taken any sleeping pills. When I lie in bed, I'll fall asleep eventually.

[Lilbaby]

i suggest you not to take those because your body adapt and you will take more and more to get the same result you can try exercising i know that really do help you body fall asleep faster, first hand experience. i use to have trouble falling asleep to but when i exercise i sleep earlier and faster

I want to try someday.. now I don´t need any sleeping pills.. but maybe when I get old.

I want to try someday.. now I don´t need any sleeping pills.. but maybe when I get old.

[lordie]

No i don't take sleeping pills to sleep, cause your body will adjust to those pills once you've started, you can't do it without taken them to sleep.

[flounderz]

you should try to stay away from taken anykind of induce sleeping medications, not only are they hazardous for your health but taken large dosage can be fatal.

normally eat sleeping pil can help u to sleep... but time and time u will addicted on the pil and not good for health... i suggest to drink hot milk before sleep... and it is works.. try it...

[Obi wan Kenobi]

at university i took nightol to help me sleep because i was so stressed!......i think it helped at the time

[beforever]

i never take sleeping pills.
if i can't sleep...
then i don't sleep.
that's all.

[zinolith]

normally eat sleeping pil can help u to sleep... but time and time u will addicted on the pil and not good for health... i suggest to drink hot milk before sleep... and it is works.. try it...

I've tried the hot milk thing. Doesn't work for me.

[individuality xT]

nope, never tried. Most of the time i find it hard to fall asleep but never taken those pills. But does it have any side effects?

i've taken them but i don't like them... the after effects the next day is bad... wakin up feeling even more tired and whole body achey.. maybe should try the herbal ones cos i heard they were better!

i would say do a strenuous exercise before bed time then remember take a bath afterwards. taking the shower is the important step as it will make u tired and sleepy

[sumomoNmalibu]

nope i dont take pills to get to sleep....
if i cant sleep... i watch some boring movie or read books

another way would be reading books, espeacially long wordy words book.
but the exercise thing is most important

[phoenix_dragon16]

You really shouldn't rely on sleeping pills on helping you sleep...have you considered listening to some relaxing music before you sleep? or like some people say drink warm milk? i hate warm milk but it might help you, like all drugs taking sleeping pills can have addictive qualities, or you could consider herbal medicine? I have never taken sleeping pills in my life, if i do suffer from insomnia it all gets a bit too much after a few days and i'll get really tired and end up sleeping anyways..

No.. but i will take it if my situation is getting worse. because it would definately affect my life!

[m i s z CHEN]

i don't take sleeping pills to help me sleep but i've been having hard time sleeping LMAO probably because i used to stay up until like 1 or 2 over the summer & now i'm trying to sleep at like 9.. it'll be hard to adjust to the time. i usually fall asleep at like 11ish when i go to bed at 9 =/

[Hem]

well i have done it a couple of times but only because i was haunted by nigthmares or when i was to nervous to sleep.i know it could be a bad habit to always use pills so i only uses it when i think it is neccesary.

[tensai11]

Do you take sleeping pills to help you sleep? And if you do, how many pills do you take?

My sleeping patterns are cyclical. 1 cycle I can sleep normally without the help of sleeping pills, but the next cycle, I need to take sleeping pills every night. I take 5 pills at one go. My doctors aren't too happy about it, but I can't help it. I can't sleep. Sometimes even with 5 pills, I still have trouble going to sleep.

I can sleep whenever and where ever I want...I'm really a lazy pig. I can even sleep when the light is on or when there is a lot of noise.

[.xMuiMuiJayx.]

im ok with sleeping now... can sleep when i want...any time.. but when i 1st started university i had so much trouble sleeping due to work and stress... so i ended up taking sleeping tablets to help me... i'd buy them from the shops and they wouldnt work after a while... so i told my friend and her mum's a nurse so got some pills for me from the hospital which knock u out in 20 flat!!! hehe!!! but not good to take them tho... since ive been back home my sleeping patterns are back to normal and i dont need to rely on anything but myself!!

[kelvin9986]

i think i need sleeping pill
because i hardly can sleep at nite time...... ' '

[red_eyes]

i think i need sleeping pill
because i hardly can sleep at nite time...... '  '

yeah i have same problem, but i dont take use sleeping pills, vause they aren't so healthy

I never tried taking pills to help me sleep before because i have no problems sleeping most of the time

[fishbone]

I have never used sleeping pills before. Even when i can^t sleep.