Dependent on sleep aids?

[VG_Addict]

I've been taking sleep formula pills for 7-8 years now. For the past year or so, I've taken them at least once a week.

If I stop taking them, will I go through withdrawal?

[Las Vegas]

What kind are they?

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0072626/

[VG_Addict]

What kind are they?

It's called, Advanced Sleep Formula from Vitamin Shoppe.


http://s7.vitaminshoppe.com/is/image/VitaminShoppe/1776814_set?$PDPSKU$

[Purge_WTF]

It's called, Advanced Sleep Formula from Vitamin Shoppe.

 I assume it's an herbal formula; there are typically less withdrawal symptoms in comparison to prescription drugs.

 Try to go without it for a few nights, and if you notice any overt differences, set up an appointment with your doctor.

[VG_Addict]

I assume it's an herbal formula; there are typically less withdrawal symptoms in comparison to prescription drugs.

 Try to go without it for a few nights, and if you notice any overt differences, set up an appointment with your doctor.

I can sleep just fine without it, it's just that once a week, I have to take it.

I remember 3 years ago, there were weeks where I took it 4-6 nights. I think I've gotten better.

[Las Vegas]

I can sleep just fine without it, it's just that once a week, I have to take it.

I remember 3 years ago, there were weeks where I took it 4-6 nights. I think I've gotten better.

What do you mean, that once a week you have to take it?

[VG_Addict]

What do you mean, that once a week you have to take it?

One night a week. What do you think I mean?

[Las Vegas]

One night a week. What do you think I mean?

What do you mean you "have to take it", if you say you sleep "just fine without it"?

[VG_Addict]

What do you mean you "have to take it", if you say you sleep "just fine without it"?

I don't know. One night a week, I just have trouble sleeping.

Other than that, I sleep alright.

[Las Vegas]

I don't know. One night a week, I just have trouble sleeping.

Other than that, I sleep alright.

Is it the same night of the week usually, that you find yourself taking it?

[VG_Addict]

Is it the same night of the week usually, that you find yourself taking it?

No?

[ritch]

you're fucked.

[Las Vegas]

No?

So occassionally you feel a little too amped-up or whatever to fall asleep and you take a vegetable-based pill (i believe it is).  No, it doesnt seem like it should be a problem to stop.  You're a damn choirboy, ffs.  Really.

 

[VG_Addict]

But shouldn't I be able to sleep well every night of a week?

[Las Vegas]

But shouldn't I be able to sleep well every night of a week?

Yes, you should.

Do you drink coffee or tea, etc?

[VG_Addict]

Yes, you should. Do you drink coffee or tea, etc?

I drink two sodas a day.

Do I have insomnia?

[Las Vegas]

I drink two sodas a day.

Do I have insomnia?

When you have trouble sleeping, yes.  Nothing else to call it.

Since you arent using a sleep-aid every night, though, you are way ahead of things.

Cutting down/out caffeine is normally the first step, since the shit accumulates.  But it sounds like you have that under control.  If you reduced to one soda, though, you will be surprised what a difference that can make.  The only problem is that it sounds like your issue is random within the week, so you need to know how to target that day/night.

[VG_Addict]

When you have trouble sleeping, yes.  Nothing else to call it.

Since you arent using a sleep-aid every night, though, you are way ahead of things.

Cutting down/out caffeine is normally the first step, since the shit accumulates.  But it sounds like you have that under control.  If you reduced to one soda, though, you will be surprised what a difference that can make.  The only problem is that it sounds like your issue is random within the week, so you need to know how to target that day/night.

So, it's not a HUGE deal? It's mild insomnia?

I'm better off than my older sister, who I'm told takes Unisom every night. Or my aunt, who takes Ambien.

[Las Vegas]

So, it's not a HUGE deal? It's mild insomnia?

I'm better off than my older sister, who I'm told takes Unisom every night. Or my aunt, who takes Ambien.

It only becomes a huge deal if you turn it into one.  Lots of people have serious problems w sleep, and would trade places with you without a moment of hesitation...so you need to put things into proper perspective.  Going to bed to give yourself say 9 hours rest will allow an extra hour for peace of mind.  That will ease you if you're worried about getting 8 hours sleep, so it's a good routine to have.

[VG_Addict]

It only becomes a huge deal if you turn it into one.  Lots of people have serious problems w sleep, and would trade places with you without a moment of hesitation...so you need to put things into proper perspective.  Going to bed to give yourself say 9 hours rest will allow an extra hour for peace of mind.  That will ease you if you're worried about getting 8 hours sleep, so it's a good routine to have.

What do you mean trade places with me?

I've tried exercising, and I still have some troubles.

[Las Vegas]

And Unisom is diphenhydramine hydrochloride (pretty sure), which is an anti-histimine (sp?) and isnt supposed to be addictive.  Chances are very good that it's much stronger and a bigger problem than what you're taking, so thats one way of putting it into perspective.

[Las Vegas]

What do you mean trade places with me?

I've tried exercising, and I still have some troubles.

I mean they'd trade problems w you, because they know it would be easy to beat.

[VG_Addict]

I mean they'd trade problems w you, because they know it would be easy to beat.

Easier to beat than what they have, in other words.

[Las Vegas]

Easier to beat than what they have, in other words.

Yes.  You seem to have kept yourself from getting carried away (against someone taking unisom, or certainly ambien), so you apparently have some compass that keeps you out of trouble.  Best advice to you is to NEVER lose that feature of yourself.