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Sleeping pills not working anymore?

Discussion in 'Midnight Owl' started by anhedonia, May 1, 2009.

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  1. anhedonia

    anhedonia Member

    So I've taken the 5mg valium my psychiatrist prescribed to me to help me sleep.

    That was hours ago.

    I'm wondering whether I should just self medicate and take another pill. Otherwise, I won't be able sleep. And even when I do, I've been having the most horrific nightmares - most of which involve me dying. Oh well. I'll just pop another one and see where it goes.
     
    anhedonia, May 1, 2009
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  2. Petal

    Petal SF dreamer Staff Member Safety & Support SF Supporter

    You have probably built up a tolerance to valium. This happens fairly quickly with benzos. You should speak to your doctor about increasing the dose hun, never increase the dose without your doctor giving you the go ahead especially if you've never done it before.
     
    Petal, May 11, 2009
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  3. colt45

    colt45 Well-Known Member

    I can not sleep even when I have sleeping pills at times.

    All of my worries just seen to catch up with me.
     
    colt45, May 11, 2009
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  4. shades

    shades Staff Alumni

    Welcome to SF. DaisyChain is right on about the valium. Also, for myself and others I know, it's not great for sleep after the first few times. Like Daisy said, you build up a tolerance quite quickly.

    Maybe you could talk to your doc. about a mild sleeping pill, like a low dose of ambien (this works for some I know, but toerance an issue here also) or Rozerum (not sure of spelling).

    Keep us posted! Take care!
     
    shades, May 11, 2009
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