Oh my goodness. - Sleep Disorders Message Board

KandieKoated · 05-08-2003, 09:47 PM

So im a depressed 19 yr old. Who went from sleeping all the time...to being awake for the past like 457648756456 hours. Even having mono, and being 10X more tired, i still cant sleep. But anyways....so ya, im some chic, who currently abuses ambien. My parents took them away. So i take other stuff...a lot of other stuff at night to make me drowsy...nothing illegal...im not into that ****. But still, codone, cough syrup, benadryl...anything i have that says "WARNING...MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS". iuno what to do i cant stop. AHHHHHH!

Chezz · 05-09-2003, 07:11 AM

I think your problem stems from the fact you live in Central NJ! I'm only kidding because that's where I live. I seem to be having sleep problems and wish I can find something that knocks me out for 6-8 hours. I've been taking 3 mg of Melatonin, Sominex and drinking a cup of Chamomile tea that hasn't produced the results I want. I've never tried Benadryl and may give that a shot. How long after you take it does it take effect?

Healthyhealer · 05-10-2003, 05:53 AM

Kandie

You definitely don't want to be taking drugs (Even if they are legal) to help you get to sleep especially if they are not meant primarily as a sleeping pill. Two reasons

1.) Because they might not put you to sleep. Notice how you are using meds that say MAY cause drowsiness.

2.) You may suffer from any of the other side affects.

3.) You will build up a tolerance to these drugs so when you actually get the condition that needs these drugs such as a cough then they will be useless.

My advice to you is to see your GP, or family doctor, and see what he says. He may prescribe you some sleeping pills or some herbal remedies.

I have been an insomniac for years though it comes in short periods. I used to take Antihestamenes to get me to sleep but got off them asap cos I realised that I couldnt go on like that. Plus they also made it more difficult to get up in a morning.

I like to read a book before sleeping now, and read till I fall asleep with it in my hands. The secret to a good nights sleep is to be as relaxed as possible. I like to take a shower before bed.

One other thing. Are you stressed at the momment. You might want to take a look at other parts of your life. Things that are going - problems with relationships, school / work (I dont know how old you are but you said you still live with your parents.) problems at home, nutrition, depression.

Your sleeping disorder may stem from something stress related.

Good luck and let me know what happens.

KandieKoated · 05-11-2003, 01:03 AM

thanks for your replies guys (yes, i still live with my parents! im 19)...As of right now, yes i have a TON of problems....my biggest one is myself. I have a great family (thank god), but i am very stressed, i took the year off from skool (i was at college for like 2 months), i dont eat right, i dont eat enough, i have mono, i am anemic (how do u spell that), so i am very weak right now. I know i am not taking care of myself like i should be. I used to go to the gym, but im so worn out, weak, and tired, that i cant even handle it. I know i am probably causing all of these "other" problems..sleeping..eating (no eating disorders..just dont eat properly)..and so on..but thats not easy to do when u feel like i do. Being majorly depressed and having anxiety n stuff doesnt help...So im well into the whole doctor/therapist/medication song and dance. its getting old tho, and im tired of it. Ne ways..so yeah, stupid doctors dont help either...if u ask for something, they just write off a perscription for you...they dont care, as long as they're getting paid it doesnt matter. (I am currently with a new therapist, and a new psychiatrist...so we will see if this helps) I dont trust myself with meds, obviously because I realize i am weak right now, and I am abusing them. I am so afraid now, i am just causing myself so many more problems by getting into this habit of taking whatevers in my medicine cabinet. It is defanitly something that my therapist is aware of. My parents are too, but I havent talked to them about taking lots of other stuff too. I plan on doing that tomorrow tho. Thanks for your advice tho, it gives me things to think about, instead of jus sitting here banging my head on the wall!

Chezz · 05-13-2003, 01:54 PM

Exactly what does a 19 year old feel stressful over, have anxiety for and get depressed about? Perhaps if you shared your problems more specifically, others can lend their opinion because that is what these boards are all about.