March 6th, 2010
currently im taking аbουt 6+ sominex each night. thеу аrе 50mg each. i really need tο ѕtοр taking thеm bυt аm clueless ѕіnсе thеrе isnt a whole lot οf info οn over thе counter sleeping pill addictions. surely im nοt thе οnlу one taking 6 οftеn era more οf thеѕе things tο gеt tο sleep.
Exercise might help. Jogging. Get a lot of fresh air all through the day to wear you out. Ease gradually off of them.
start taking only half a pill for a week, then just take half a pill every other night. then try to stop all together.
Ok listen carefully because this is very hard….
STOP TAKING THE F!@#$N PILLS!!!!
It’s that simple, you only have the addiction because you allowed it, so do something about it as a replacement for of complaining.
It’s time to visit your family doctor and be truthful. He will help you and will know what to do.
They are not physically addictive (Sominex). It’s just an over the counter sleep aid. You are taking too much and it’s doubtless making you more awake. Sominex is an antihistamine which can really hype you up.
I would just stop taking it.
START BY WEANING YOURSELF OFF OF THEM-FOR 2 NIGHTS TAKE 5-THE NEXT 2 NIGHTS TAKE 4 AND SO ON AND SO ON UNTIL YOUR DOWN TO NONE.
Cut them down gradually and try to introduce other methods of being paid urself off to sleep. Things like having a glass of hot milk, avoiding caffiene from 4pm, eating pasta and sleepy carbs for dinner. Relaxing fragrances, sounds ect can all help.
I find that if I write all the stuff I have to do the next day down then my mind realises it doesn’t need to reckon about it any more, and if I remember anything new, I simply add it to the list. Really helps me switch off.
Peter out your dose down each night. For example, tonight only take 5 as a replacement for of 6. Do that for a week. Then the subsequent week, take only 4 for the week, etc.
Have you tried any of the prescription sleep aids which are held to be non addictive? For example Ambien or Opus? (I wouldn’t recommend Lunesta because it foliage such a metallic taste in your backtalk, you’ll reckon you’ve been poisoned.)
Try exercising if you don’t already, or if you are, maybe step it up a notch. Exercise is one of the best cures for wakefulness.
Excellent luck to you, I’ve been there. Wakefulness SUCKS huge time.
You need to give your Dr a call, there must be a wits you cannot sleep, the Dr can help you.
You have an addiction to the Benadryl which is the active ingredient in Sominex.. Just because it is Benadryl doesn’t make your problem any different than someone who is addicted to other stronger drugs or alcohol… Taking that high of a dosage can have very harm full health effects.. i would beyond doubt discuss this with my Dr. Excellent Luck!!!
Peter out back the sominex, while using a excellent vitamin B complex. This helps with withdrawing from chemicals.
Increase your exercise routine. If you don’t have one, get one. It really does help.
Don’t drink alcohol before bedtime, or smoke.
Question your Dr. for the best advice.
i dont want to sound rude but sex or masterbation is usually a excellent way to help you drop off to sleep, i find it works for me. as i live on 4or 5hrs a night.
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