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

hotalbanian 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 16:39

insomniac. ppl always joke about having it but it sounds so weird read about a person rele having it

Trollz4daLULZ 1

Sunday 15 August 2010 16:39

YDI for making excuses for wanting pills, you pill-popper. YDI for having a father. YDI even more than you already do if you don't take #7's advice. YDI for having a bed. YDI for having a ceiling.

Hoplaka 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 16:48

How about you go into his room with a baseball bat and hit him in the nuts with it until he gives you some. ;) Fyl

yourbarbiiedoll 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 16:50

omg I know how you feel, I'm insomniac too. :(

brenduh911 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 16:50

dnt worry I havnt slept in 4nights either..... I watched the excorsist D:

robyn2222 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 17:07

go to a doctor and get your own prescription. you may need a different drug.

Silentium_fml 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 17:10

Getting addicted to sleep aids is very real possibility, he's only refusing for for your own welfare. If you feel that strongly about it, talk to him and rationally explain your situation. However you do still need to be careful, my mother is actually and example of addiction to sleep aids, which in turn made her a speed addict when she was younger. Shit's real yo'.

TheIrishJaneDoe 8

Sunday 15 August 2010 21:49

Again, physical dependance is very different than addiction. (See my post #81 above for more about the two.) Your mom was/is an addict, but that doesn't mean OP will become one.

odexy 12

Sunday 15 August 2010 17:10

You're way too young to consider sleeping pills if you're still living with your parents. I've had problems falling asleep for years (still do) but since I'm only 18 my family doctor refuses to prescribe me any kind of sleep aid because of the high risk of dependency. Your father is only doing you good.