I need some help

Good day, everyone. I am at my wit's end. I have developed a serious dependency on sleeping pills—specifically Ambien. It has escalated to the point where I am consuming four bottles a day. Does anyone have any actual advice? I could really use some help right now. Thank you.

Richard Moore73 said:Hey everyone, good afternoon. I’m honestly at my wit's end here... I think I've become addicted to these sleep aids, specifically Sanval. It got out of hand fast—I've been going through about four bottles a day lately. Does anyone have any advice? It would mean the world to me right now. Thanks.

You really need to reach out to a medical professional for this. Tapering off these kinds of medications has to be done gradually and under strict doctor supervision. You absolutely cannot just stop cold turkey!

swiftpanther52 said:You really need to go talk to a professional here, because you can't just quit cold turkey—it has to be done gradually and under medical supervision! You absolutely cannot just stop abruptly!

Exactly right. Honestly, man, you really shouldn't have let things get to this point in the first place.😲

I mean, at this rate, we might actually need to call for backup!

swiftpanther52 said:and you better find help fast!

I know I need assistance, but I am certainly not driving all the way to Chicago for a three-month ordeal.

wiredcanyon69 said:Exactly. Look, man, you shouldn't have let things get to this point in the first place.😲

I realize I shouldn't have put myself in this position, but I've been spiraling for two years now since my breakup. I can't stop because those pills provide a sense of peace I can't find anywhere else. That’s why I can't quit. On top of that, I've already blown through about $8,000 on supplements alone.😵😵😵😵😵😵😵:bon k:😵😵:

Look, I went through the exact same thing—breaking up with someone I truly loved. But honestly? It never even crossed my mind to sit around wallowing or reaching for sleeping pills just because I can’t sleep over someone who clearly doesn't value me anymore. You have to walk away, because ultimately, it's what's best for you. Besides, using sedatives or hypnotics is just as dangerous as messing with cocaine, heroin, or any other hard drug. I really don't think you want to end up in an autopsy report or six feet under, do you? I deal with my own chronic health issues, and even though he walked out on me when things were at their absolute worst, I realized there was zero point in grieving him. I know I'm drifting a bit off-topic here, but I felt like I had to say it. Seriously, please go find some professional help as soon as possible.

swiftpanther52 said:Look, I broke up with a guy I truly loved too, but it never crossed my mind to sit here wallowing, spiraling, or popping pills just because I can't sleep over someone who clearly doesn't care about me anymore. You have to walk away—it's for your own sake. Relying on sedatives and hypnotics is just as dangerous as hitting the cocaine or heroin habit. Do you really want to end up in an autopsy report or six feet under? I deal with my own health issues, and even when he walked out on me during my absolute worst, I realized there was zero point in grieving him. I know I'm veering off-topic, but someone had to say it. Seriously, go get professional help immediately!

But how am I supposed to find help?

Richard Moore73 said:I know I need help, but I have no desire to check into a clinic for three months.

Contact the doctor who prescribed them. No one gets admitted to a hospital just to "detox" for three months.☕
By the way, how on earth are you sourcing four boxes a day?

Richard Moore73 said:but how am I supposed to go out and ask for help?

Well, I'm not entirely sure, but isn't it just a matter of heading down to your local family doctor and telling them what's going on? They can refer you to a psychiatrist, and they'll take it from there—at least, that's how I assume the process works in the US 🤷. Anyway, there really shouldn't be any shame in seeing a psychiatrist. At the end of the day, they're just doctors, just like any other specialist you might visit
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driftinggull21 said:Contact the doctor who wrote that prescription. Nobody is being hospitalized just to "detox" for three months.☕
By the way, how on earth are you managing to get four boxes a day?

I have one pharmacy where they don't ask any questions and I can grab as many boxes as I want.

So, they say we’re leading the pack when it comes to antidepressant prescriptions—but I guess that’s what happens when you have everything at your fingertips, right? You know, thinking about it now... maybe I should try looking online to see if there's a psychiatrist nearby who takes private clients!

swiftpanther52 said:Right? And people love to claim we’re at the top of the list for antidepressant use—well, of course we are when everything is right there at our fingertips! You know, that just reminded me... why don't you try searching online to see if there's a psychiatrist available for private practice?

I used to see Dr. Miller for my treatment.

Richard Moore73 said:I've got this one pharmacy where they don't ask a single question, so I can just grab as many boxes as I want

Wait, so you're telling me at Sanval the pharmacists just let you walk out with whatever you want? Like, four bottles a day? Come on, man, save those fairy tales for someone who actually believes them!☕