Insomniac.

GPs rarely prescribe sleeping pills to anyone, so it won't just be because you're young.

They're really addictive and you'll become dependant on them, which isn't long term solution to a sleeping problem.

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OP

I've tried Nytol Kalms etc and nothing seems to work.

My mother was prescribed some 'proper' sleeping pills a while back when something bad happened in our lives that was effecting her sleep.
She only took a couple before she was able to sleep naturally again so i obtained the sleeping pills from her.

They really worked and i felt great for being back in control of my sleep pattern, but for some reason i have not been offered the same options of my mother.

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But if you took them, then you weren't in control of your sleeping pattern - the pills were. And obviously if your sleep problem still hasnt been resolved, then the pills aren't for short term use.

Reply 5

User69701

10

Yes. If they do give you them it will be for a short time only. My GP gave suggestions that didn't help me as well. They were:

Exercise
Don't exercise (seriously)
No caffiene
Read
Don't read.
Only use bedroom for sleep and "intimate rlations"
Change of diet.

None of them worked for me. Feel free to try them.

Reply 6

OP

Fleece

GPs rarely prescribe sleeping pills to anyone, so it won't just be because you're young.

They're really addictive and you'll become dependant on them, which isn't long term solution to a sleeping problem.

yeah i get the impression they're only prescribed for short term use and i know all the draw back ie addiction but i really could use some. I get so anxious knowing that i can't sleep. If i have an exam/interview that i am not even nervous about, the night before i will get worried that i wont sleep enough which makes sleep even harder. it's absurd,

Reply 7

That's only natural with insomnia.

The more you clock watch, the more you realise how little sleep you're going to get, and that in turn panicks you and means you can't sleep even more.

Reply 8

OP

I know quite a few people who have sleeping pills but they're all older people.
I know someone who is prescribed the strongest sleeping pills i am aware of.

Reply 9

mipmapped

13

They got Jimi, and they'll get you too, unless you're careful.

It's never a good idea to take someone else's prescription.

Reply 10

Hm. I was a big time insomniac for years and was never prescribed anything, nor would I have taken anything though.

My sleeping pattern is pretty decent atm though.

Doctors on the whole can't do a lot. I've been to lots of different ones and they just give you the usual advice.

You could try something like acupuncture though? That's supposed to be good. Look into something holistic rather than automatically wanting sleeping pills.

Reply 11

OP

Fleece

Hm. I was a big time insomniac for years and was never prescribed anything, nor would I have taken anything though.

My sleeping pattern is pretty decent atm though.

Doctors on the whole can't do a lot. I've been to lots of different ones and they just give you the usual advice.

You could try something like acupuncture though? That's supposed to be good. Look into something holistic rather than automatically wanting sleeping pills.

I know you're right and your attitude to it is much more healthy than mine :smile:

A sleeping pill and a gin and tonic a night would sort me out though :smile:

but yeah, it wouldn't address the cause of my insomnia.

Reply 12

egg_soup

9

my mates got insomnia. i dont think he sleeps at all anymore :confused:

Reply 13

OC_girl

I know you're right and your attitude to it is much more healthy than mine :smile:

A sleeping pill and a gin and tonic a night would sort me out though :smile:

but yeah, it wouldn't address the cause of my insomnia.

I certainly wouldn't advise alcohol on top of sleeping pills!

Do you know the cause of your insomnia at all? You don't have to go into it obviously if it's personal, but it helps if you do know what's causing it, i.e. what's causing the stress or whatnot, as then you can try and tackle that.

Reply 14

mipmapped

13

I certainly wouldn't advise alcohol on top of sleeping pills!

Certainly not! That's exactly what got Jimi! He did eat 9 of them though...

Reply 15

loser88

12

My tried and tested advide is just accept it- if you stress it'll get worse....Make friends with The Mint on ITV1, 2 or Play- seriously this is what I do every night. There are also good films on at the moment. My average night is 3/4am to 12 maybe? Ah well...hoping it'll get better. I was prescribed some VVV strong painkillers, with the intent to 'knock me out' (aged 15!!) because I was so exhausted, and I slept for about 3 days because I had an allergic reaction to the tablets (allergic to codeine). So yet another reason not to rely on tablets.

Good luck :smile:

Reply 16

OP

Fleece

I certainly wouldn't advise alcohol on top of sleeping pills!

Do you know the cause of your insomnia at all? You don't have to go into it obviously if it's personal, but it helps if you do know what's causing it, i.e. what's causing the stress or whatnot, as then you can try and tackle that.

It's nothing environmental; i've tried black out curtains, the temperature in my bedroom is perfect, i wash my bed linen every other day so it smells nice and fresh, there's no real noise to keep me awake.

But i don't think that's it's because of any particular worry as my insomia has remained through times of mental anguish and mental peace and equilibrium.

Reply 17

OP

mipmapped

Certainly not! That's exactly what got Jimi! He did eat 9 of them though...

yeah it's probably not a good idea to mix alcohol and meds but i am of the opinion (very misinformed i am sure) that alcohol just speeds up and intensifies the effect of the medication.

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