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no, really…i got those maximum strength sleeping pills at Rite Aid but they don't work…fml.
i wanna get prescription but people tell me i'm too young for them…i'm 21…what ya think?
Have you spoken with your doctor about alternatives to sleeping pills? Did they offer you any decent suggestions? You might want to try visiting a proper sleep clinic if your regular doctor isn't much help.
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no i dont wanna go to a doctor because my parents dont know i cant sleep well and i dont want to tell them.
If you don't mind me asking, why not?
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Can't you see another doctor? One that won't disclose your visit to your parents?
In any case, we're talking about your health here – you should really seek some professional advice; there's only so much we can do for you here at Insomnia Land.
Have you taken a look through our blog? It should offer you some ideas for natural insomnia relief if you can't get to a doctor just yet.
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I agree with Martin, your health is really important. There are some things other than medication you can try see if it helps. And seeing anther doctor is a good option as well you could try a natural therapist like a naturopath. Or if its an emotional related issue you could try a counselor. All the best with it, I hope the problem is resolved soon.
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I can relate to you GoneWiththeSun. My parents knew about my insomnia, eventually and inherently. They would “send me to bed, must have lights out” even though they knew I couldn't fall asleep. It was a sticking point with them and myself for years, same thing goes with my mood disorder.
I would say that maybe you can schedule an appointment with your general practitioner doctor to ask about what options might be available for you. I don't remember what country you live in, but I don't think 21 is too young for sleeping medicine. Just be very specific and thorough when you bring it up. The downside to being young (and I'm still marginally young) is that all too often doctors and psychiatrists will see a request for sleeping meds, anxiety meds, etc. as drug seeking behavior.
One suggestion I have for you, as much as I personally HATE doing this kind of thing, is keep a chart or graph tracking all of your sleeping habits–naps, bed times, waking times, times you are awake and asleep…if you show the doctor a well documented record of how poorly you are sleeping you might have a better response.
martin- the remedy, started in ancient Spain, i believe, is a shot of whiskey and a spoonful of honey. should knock you right out!
seenafterscene-that could work…thanks…but…i dont take naps! D:
'seenafterscene' wrote on '11:I can relate to you GoneWiththeSun. My parents knew about my insomnia, eventually and inherently. They would “send me to bed, must have lights out” even though they knew I couldn't fall asleep. It was a sticking point with them and myself for years, same thing goes with my mood disorder.
I wonder if this is similar to the good intentions of making your child finish every last scrap of food on their plate before letting them leave the table? Consequently people grew up either fearing food or gorging on it.
I think there really needs to be more guidance for parents when it comes to coping and helping children with unusual sleeping habits.
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“I think there really needs to be more guidance for parents when it comes to coping and helping children with unusual sleeping habits.”
I agree, Martin. I have a friend whose 15-year-old daughter is now suffering from insomnia. He really doesn't know what to do for her. Since I didn't have this problem when I was 15, I couldn't give him much advice. About all I could do was offer moral support. I'm sure he would appreciate some help from someone, anyone in his present situation.
'Mike wrote on '12:“I think there really needs to be more guidance for parents when it comes to coping and helping children with unusual sleeping habits.”
I agree, Martin. I have a friend whose 15-year-old daughter is now suffering from insomnia. He really doesn't know what to do for her. Since I didn't have this problem when I was 15, I couldn't give him much advice. About all I could do was offer moral support. I'm sure he would appreciate some help from someone, anyone in his present situation.
First suggestion would be to find a good sleep clinic. Many medical schools have them. I'm assuming the young woman is not apneac, so avoiding sleep clinics run by pulmonologists only is a good start. Another thing I might try is a pediatric neurologist–we're seeing one for my son's migraines.
Talk to the woman herself, and get her to describe what happens when she tries to sleep, how long it's been going on, you know the drill. She might say something that hits on something in this forum or blog, and that would be a start toward relief. I *did* have this problem at 15. I'd be happy to talk to her directly by email, if her father thinks it's ok & would help.
'GoneWithTheSun' wrote on '20:no, really…i got those maximum strength sleeping pills at Rite Aid but they don't work…fml.
i wanna get prescription but people tell me i'm too young for them…i'm 21…what ya think?
I haven't posted on here in a really long time. Mostly I just lurk, trying to figure out how to deal with this whole insomnia thing after three months. I'm on ambien, and I am 22. My family thought it was a bad idea, because I was “too young.” They scared the crap out of me with stories of what it does to people, and how it would hurt me. Then I talked to my doctor. I've talked to several actually, and a counselor. One out of the four people I've talked to scared me half to death about taking Ambien and made me feel like a drug addict. He was older, and I've heard this is common in older doctors. The rest of them said with the severity I am experiencing insomnia it would be a good idea for me. My counselor said, “If someone broke their leg, would you tell them not to use crutches? Your sleep is broken right now, and this might be your crutches. Sleep is the most important thing right now. We'll worry about the pills after you get it.” My doctor (not the old guy. I only went to him once) said, “Are sleeping pills the best thing? No, but if you had to be on them for the rest of your life it wouldn't be the worst thing ever. If that's the only way for you to get any sleep, I see the pros outweighing cons.” You should talk to your doctor. They aren't for everyone, but if it's serious enough they might just be for you. You hear a lot of terrible things people say about them, but I'm telling you that if I hadn't taken them I'd be sitting at an hour of sleep a night. I still don't sleep that well, but the four or so hours they give me is precious.
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