Is there anything wrong with being dependent on sleeping pills?

Question:

I was perscribed sleeping pills about 2 months ago cuz i was very sick and couldn't sleep. They make me have the best sleep of my life and I feel so energetic during the day. The only negative thing is that now I can't sleep without them which isn't too bas cuz before I took them I wouldn't sleep very well anyways and I would be so sluggish during the day. I've heard of people going to rehab and stuff for sleeping pill but I honestly want to know why? Please provide good references since I take this seriously.

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i'm an addictions worker in a detox. i have seen people come in for addictions to various medications, including sleeping pills. you need to decide if its a problem. no one can tell you its a problem, cause it will mean nothing to you. if you can't sleep with out them i would say you have cause to wonder, cause how many people really use sleeping pills. its a big market i know, but out of like 100 people, i would guess 4 or 5 specifically using sleeping pills. anyways, but i will say that people who don't have a problem don't go wondering if they have a problem or not. i would stop using them, cause they will effect your health. and cause it to deteriorate, anxiety, stress. amongst the physical withdrawal. i would go see your doctor first before stopping them cold turkey. cause your body is already getting addicted to them. you may have had trouble sleeping before, but it will be worse when you stop. but will get better. so, see your doctor. stop the pills, he may perscribe a medication. at the detox we use seroquel to help clients sleep. it induces drowsyness. then when your off the sleep meds your taking, then talk to your doc about it, maybe look at what is going on. what stresses are there that you have or are having a hard time dealing with or how are you dealing with them. what alternative mesures can you take to change that pattern. you can take epsom salts bath, hot as you can stand it before bed. the epsom salts will relax you. drinking hot milk with honey and cinnimon. anyways, my advise to you. good luck

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yes, all man made drugs are stupid

Your chemically dependent on the pills now. If you want to stop taking them you might have to be weaned slowly off of them. Yes! You shouldn't be dependant on them to be able to sleep! You should sleep naturally so your body gets the proper rest it needs.
It's well dodgy and you can easily overdose on those things when your body starts becoming immune and you need to take more and more in order to receive a result.
Why do you think you have to get them by prescription??

You're kidding, right? Asking a medical question about drug dependency on Yahoo? Have you thought of seeing a doctor? It's an addiction, just like any other addiction. You can't sleep without them, gotta have them. YOU ARE AN ADDICT! Sleeping pills are meant for short-term use. They are not intended for a lifetime. And what do you plan on doing when you build up a tolerance for the pills you're taking now? Add alcohol or another drug to the mix? And why is your doc still prescribing them for you? You NEED to get off them and to investigate further why you have so much trouble sleeping.
Lynne,RN

Well go see your docter and get help that isnt good for you it can probally make you sick.

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