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13-f
I just wanted to know if this is 'addiction'-
Sometimes (about twice a day now) I sneak into our medicine cabinet to get some ibuprofen pills (3-5, but the most I've ever had is 26 at one time). I don't really know why, but I tend to grab more pills after a stressful day than a good one, and they just make me feel.. better, in a way (I have no physical pain or need for them, though). Sometimes I ask my mom for Nyquil and pretend to be sick (because I'm afraid she would know if I just took it, but I've only done this twice in this past year) and get some just because I feel better and peaceful afterwords.
Is this addiction? If so,what is the deadly dose of both of these medications? (I swear I'm only asking that because I don't want to accidentally kill myself)
Is this addiction?
other info-
I've had depression/ social paranioa (I think every one secretly hates me) for a few years. (link)
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This is definitely a compulsive (or addictive if you prefer) behaviour pattern and needs addressing. You should never take more than eight ibuprofen tablets in any 24 hour period I believe. Although they're readily available from virtually any general store they can harm you if abused. Don't think because you don't need a doctor to prescribe them they're just sweets. It is of course the act of 'taking a tablet to make you feel better' that's making you 'feel better'. Do you follow? When they introduce new drugs they always have whats's called a 'placebo effect test' where some people are given just sugar or chalk pills that do nothing at all, but which they are told are medication. And a number of people always say 'yes, they work really well' or even get side effects...would you believe?? How crazy is that? It's a very powerful effect, believing in something! Seems you're fighting some demons with depression/paranoia? That often makes us a prime target for compulsive/obsessive behaviour. I'm sure you understand that this is what you are doing. It does need sorting out. Stronger painkillers will often contain sedative ingredients that can REALLY make you feel more relaxed and peaceful, definitely don't be tempted to source any stuff like this. You need to break the cycle and get rid of the urge to self-medicate like this...but not fall into a 'cross-addiction' trap (meaning you just replace it with something else). Maybe you could try a bit of deliberate 'cross-addiction'? How about when you feel stressed 'prescribe yourself' a course of deep controlled breathing. Imagine you're breathing cool, relaxing blue 'smoke' into yourself. Then blowing out hot, red angry smoke that is all your stress. Take ten minutes of treatment maybe? How about giving that a try for me? And see how you go? X
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