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pills.. addiction
when i was 14 (4 years ago) i was extremely depressed. i took non perscription sleeping pills all day long trying to just stay asleep. its not that i wanted to die.. i jsut didint wanan be alive. it was the closest thing i could get to where i wanted to be. well now i still take them every once in a while because im so busy i dont sleep enough. when i have extra sleeping time i want to use it.. so i take them. i dont know if i was addicted before.. and i dont know if i am now. i dont go threw any withdrawls or anything..i dont think.. im just really afraid i could be or get addicted to them. i guess i take them from 0-5 times a month. do you think i should be worried or quit taking them? could i be addicted?
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i think you should stop...if you need them one day, your body will be immune to it eventually
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first of all ,not wanting to live is pretty much the same thing as wanting to die. you might not be addicted now, but you could get "hooked". you might want to see a doctor or therapist to get a correct dosage
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I agree, it's best to stop taking sleeping pills. A few years back when I was a freshman in college, this girl did a presentation on the harmful effects of sleeping pills...I remember her saying how they can increase your heart rate, which isn't healthy. Having anything unnatural in your body is not a good idea, even if it is over-the-counter. Anyway, there are natural ways to help fall asleep at night:
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Even if you don't have a physical dependency on sleeping pills, you could form a habit, and keep taking them when you really shouldn't. It's best to follow some of the tips in the link, like getting enough exercise and dealing with stress effectively. Also, I find that a hot bath, or a cup of chamomile tea helps me to relax before going to bed.
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Personally, I would quit taking them. Even over the counter sleep aids have a risk of dependency.
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