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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By Sleeeeeep - 19/08/2010 04:10 - France

Today, I had to tell my doctor the real reason why I can't sleep at night for him to prescribe me anymore Ambien: I still have the irrational fear that there are monsters in the closet. I'm 22. FML

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Today, just like every other night, I can't sleep. even after taking prescription sleep medication, all because my anxiety won't let me sleep. Why do I have anxiety? Because I don't sleep. FML

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By Bolin - 17/05/2021 08:08

Today, I have to sleep in another room, with the door closed, because if I don't, my girlfriend's snoring will keep me awake. I was diagnosed with chronic insomnia because of this. FML

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By royalscenery - 27/10/2010 21:58 - Canada

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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LET ME SLEEP

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

Today, I reached a total of three doctors, one therapist, one psychiatrist, and five 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

danii_s2 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 23:58

sleeping pills are really addictive. you end up needing more and more to get the effect, n going off them, you're even worse. try relaxation or herbal stuff.

KoNKer 0

Monday 16 August 2010 0:05

Thats got to be so miserable not being able to sleep. FYL

KoNKer 0

Monday 16 August 2010 0:07

LOL @ #4. At least he'll here him cumming hahahaha.

Enderfish 0

Monday 16 August 2010 0:09

Just steal some of his pills or better yet hide them from him so he can realize how much insomnia sucks without sleep meds. After a few days without sleep he'll cave to your demands.

foxy1222 0

Monday 16 August 2010 0:22

tell him your a sex addict then the pills actually look good!

foREVerA7X 0

Monday 16 August 2010 0:23

#9 Weed kills brain cells so in short term it may be all fun and games smoking the shit. But in the long run your going to feel the effects of destroying your brain when you were a kid.