What should i do, I got addicted ambien and dont know what do first?!
Question: What should i do, I got addicted ambien and dont know what do first!?
I have been taking ambien for 2 years now!. It seems to get harder and harder to get more because, of course The drs say they can get addictive!. I couldn't get anymore so I kinda just went cold turkey!. The first night I felt sick and sad of cousre I did NOT sleep at all!. I mean I think I have been up 24 hrs now!. I went to a different dr and lied and he gave me 30 pills!. I now cannot change drs for a year so if I go back he will not GIVE me anymore!. I didnt take any last night because i didnt have any!. Now I am here!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!. i am tired as hell but have anxiety about not sleeping again tonight!. How do I come about this!? take one tonight or go cold turkey again and hopefully my mind will finally rest!? I feel like a herion addict trying to kick!? How do overcome this!. I have changed a few things about me lifestyle!. No caffeine, no eating before bed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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You try taking half a pill at first as appose to the whole pill, then after a few weeks, (depending on how you react so far), then start taking them every other day, then try skipping two days then 3 until your body doesn't need it anymore!. Also the best way to get rid of a bad addiction is to replace it with something healthier!. So find another way to fall asleep with out taking Ambien!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Alcohol unselectively binds to the same place that Ambien does, and more!.!.!.
Otherwise you can try valerian root, which mildly binds to Gaba A and the benzo receptors like zolpidem did!.
Or your brain chemistry will just naturally reset after a while, so long as you don't obsess over the days of ambien past!.
If it's too much to bear, go back and consult these problems with your doctor!. He'll take care of your medical needs!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Otherwise you can try valerian root, which mildly binds to Gaba A and the benzo receptors like zolpidem did!.
Or your brain chemistry will just naturally reset after a while, so long as you don't obsess over the days of ambien past!.
If it's too much to bear, go back and consult these problems with your doctor!. He'll take care of your medical needs!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You sound like an addict and you may need to check into a rehab facility to clean yourself up and attend meetings to stay clean!. Going cold turkey isn't going to work!. Lying to get more pills is a huge sign of the disease!. Go to a hospital and ask about their detox program!. Getting off drugs can kill you, so doctors have to monitor it!. You don't want to end up like Heath Ledger!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Talk to your prescribing doctor!.!.!.you will have to be weaned off of the medication!. I have been taking ambien for the past 15 years with no problem!. I take 10 mg every night!. I have contributing health issues and I have never hopped around to different doctors to get my medication!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Um, ambien is non-addictive!. That is why the doctors prescribe it instead of the old benzodiazapenes (like valium and xanax)!.
That is why it was made!.!.!.!.non-addictive!. I think your issue is psychological and not physical addiction!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
That is why it was made!.!.!.!.non-addictive!. I think your issue is psychological and not physical addiction!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Haveyou ever tried writing down what you are anxious about!? Usually, sleeplessness is brought about by anxiety!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It will take about 2 weeks to get the ambien out of your system!. Ask your Dr!. for something non-addictive to help you get off the ambienWww@Answer-Health@Com
tell your doctor seriously tell him or her they can help you with this and wean you off so you are not having withdrawal!. This is you best bet!. Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Get professional help! Quitting cold turkey was a huge step, but can you follow through!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
STOP TAKING IT
dont buy it
dont use it
throw what u have away
never go near it anywhere again
!.!.!.help at all!?
u should only use it when u have toWww@Answer-Health@Com
dont buy it
dont use it
throw what u have away
never go near it anywhere again
!.!.!.help at all!?
u should only use it when u have toWww@Answer-Health@Com
1888-940-0520, ask for Leo!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
sleep it off!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I hate to tell you this, but unfortunately, you will have to go off of them somehow!. I was using progesterone pills for a while, and stayed up for 4 days straight!. I take no other drugs btw!. I think you should slowly wean yourself off of them!. When you go through a time that your body cannot sleep, it is because your adrenals are rev-ed up in order to clean out the body from the toxins, and yes, ambien IS a toxin!.
Why did you start taking them in the first place!? If you still have more questions, you can e-mail me!. BTW, I took my last progesterone pill on April 24 2008, and I still have some problems here and there!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Why did you start taking them in the first place!? If you still have more questions, you can e-mail me!. BTW, I took my last progesterone pill on April 24 2008, and I still have some problems here and there!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Why don't you go back to your doctor, explain your problem in full and ask for help!? Yes, these things can be addictive, or at least, develop dependency to them!. He/she will be the best source to advise you of what to do!.
If you are truly addicted, none of the home remedy (such as warm milk, soothing music, etc, etc, etc) are likely to work!. Your brain has developed a dependency to the medication!. That's why ambien is indicated for SHORT TERM treatment only!.
There are other types of sleeping aid that does not have the addictive property!. Your doctor can consider prescribing it to you!. Better yet, you may have an under-laying condition for your sleep problems!. Perhaps he could diagnose the problem itself and treat it!?
My suggestion, really, is for you to go back to your doctor and come clean of your actual issue!. First, your addiction, second, your sleep issue!. Unfortunately, this being the weekend, you will have to wait until Monday to make the call!. Please do so!.!.!.!.
In the mean time, stop trying to sleep!.!.!. (seriously) When your body gets tired enough, you will fall asleep!. Trying to sleep when your brain is telling you not to is really waste of effort!. Do some non-stressing activity, such as reading light material!. Don't drive!. Stay home so you won't hurt yourself or others!. That's all you can do at the moment!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you are truly addicted, none of the home remedy (such as warm milk, soothing music, etc, etc, etc) are likely to work!. Your brain has developed a dependency to the medication!. That's why ambien is indicated for SHORT TERM treatment only!.
There are other types of sleeping aid that does not have the addictive property!. Your doctor can consider prescribing it to you!. Better yet, you may have an under-laying condition for your sleep problems!. Perhaps he could diagnose the problem itself and treat it!?
My suggestion, really, is for you to go back to your doctor and come clean of your actual issue!. First, your addiction, second, your sleep issue!. Unfortunately, this being the weekend, you will have to wait until Monday to make the call!. Please do so!.!.!.!.
In the mean time, stop trying to sleep!.!.!. (seriously) When your body gets tired enough, you will fall asleep!. Trying to sleep when your brain is telling you not to is really waste of effort!. Do some non-stressing activity, such as reading light material!. Don't drive!. Stay home so you won't hurt yourself or others!. That's all you can do at the moment!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Read you blog, you really sound like a wonder wife, mother and partner!.
I understand that you have a heck of a lot on you mind right now!. A husband that is in danger, a small child to care for!. Of course the closeness of the person that you love and the intimacy that provides!.
Having said that however I must admit I am somewhat befuddled that a woman of your mind, has chosen to become addicted to sleeping pills, you are much to intelligent to fall into that trap!. That is however where you find yourself now!. You have taken the first step out by posting this question so you are ready to change your reality!. Please do find a NA meeting in your area and attend a few meeting, you will find support there, and so many that will understand and empathize with you!. All my best to you and your wonderful family!. SincerelyWww@Answer-Health@Com
I understand that you have a heck of a lot on you mind right now!. A husband that is in danger, a small child to care for!. Of course the closeness of the person that you love and the intimacy that provides!.
Having said that however I must admit I am somewhat befuddled that a woman of your mind, has chosen to become addicted to sleeping pills, you are much to intelligent to fall into that trap!. That is however where you find yourself now!. You have taken the first step out by posting this question so you are ready to change your reality!. Please do find a NA meeting in your area and attend a few meeting, you will find support there, and so many that will understand and empathize with you!. All my best to you and your wonderful family!. SincerelyWww@Answer-Health@Com
I have trouble sleeping too!. I would try reading a book before you go to bed, make sure its a book you've read very well so you don't get excited and want to read more!. Don't take ambien!. At least try not to!. Also, you could try listening to soft music or try yoga!. As strange as it sounds, it relaxes you as long as your not doing something crazy!. If you seriously can't sleep and it's very important that you get some, I would take ambien!. You might not wanna get up a lot when you're trying to sleep!. It wakes your body up because you need energy to walk around and definately don't watch t!.v!. very late because it also wakes you up!. I hope that this helps you !Www@Answer-Health@Com