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Sunday night I got 2 bars of Xanax from a friend(2mg each=4mg total). I had taken xanax one time before this and took 2mg which had a small relaxation effect, but not enough to make me sleep. So I took both bars (4mg) and waited for it to kick in(Usually takes 30-45minutes). I took them at 7:45pm and was really hungry from not eating since earlier that day. I decided to go get a burger. I could definitely start to feel them kicking in on my ride up there, but I was still in total control. I ate my food and decided to go home so I could sleep. Pretty much xanax makes you drowsy with slightly slurred speach, very relaxed (like 3 beers would for me), and anxiety free. On the way home, I glanced down at my iPod that was in my passenger seat and I hit the median curb and popped my tire/bent my rim. I knew I was in trouble but I decided to pull into a grocery store nearby and call my dad. He came to help me but new immediately I was on something. He thought I was drunk (I just turned 21 last week) and he was VERY upset. I promised him I wasn’t drinking and that I had took 3 benedryl tablets to help me sleep. He didn’t believe me at all and drove me home.

The thing is I feel TERRIBLE about lying to my parents bc they have done everything for me, especially my dad. He works long hours at a job he hates just to keep his family together. My mom was diagnosed with cancer last year and he has had a very hard time dealing with all the stress that accompanies that.

I really want to sit down with him and tell him that I took Xanax instead of otc Benedryl. I know he will get more stressed, but he will feel better bc I told him the truth. I think it is a good idea, what do you think?
Xanax is NOT an anti-deprssant, it is an anti anxiety and it works immediately. It doesn’t take 6 weeks to kick in.

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Sunday night I got 2 bars of Xanax from a friend(2mg each=4mg total). I had taken xanax one time before this and took 2mg which had a small relaxation effect, but not enough to make me sleep. So I took both bars (4mg) and waited for it to kick in(Usually takes 30-45minutes). I took them at 7:45pm and was really hungry from not eating since earlier that day. I decided to go get a burger. I could definitely start to feel them kicking in on my ride up there, but I was still in total control. I ate my food and decided to go home so I could sleep. Pretty much xanax makes you drowsy with slightly slurred speach, very relaxed (like 3 beers would for me), and anxiety free. On the way home, I glanced down at my iPod that was in my passenger seat and I hit the median curb and popped my tire/bent my rim. I knew I was in trouble but I decided to pull into a grocery store nearby and call my dad. He came to help me but he knew immediately I was on something. He thought I was drunk (I just turned 21 last week) because I was slurring my words together and he was VERY upset. I promised him I wasn’t drinking and that I had took 3 benedryl tablets to help me sleep which is why I was so drowsy. He didn’t believe me at all and drove me home. He is a very VERY strict father and he never drank or went out with his friends once since me and my sister were born. He didn’t want to be a bad influence on us.

The thing is I feel TERRIBLE about lying to my parents bc they have done everything for me, especially my dad. He works long hours at a job he hates just to keep our family together. My mom was diagnosed with cancer last year and he has had a very hard time dealing with all the stress that accompanies that.

I called him earlier and talked to him for the 1st time since sunday night. I asked if he was angry with me and he told me "Im not angry but I am disappointed in you". I really want to sit down with him and tell him that I took Xanax instead of otc Benedryl. I know he will get more stressed, but he will feel better bc I told him the truth. I think it is a good idea, what do you think?

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But last night, I experienced a real "humdinger": horrific beyond belief.

Three things that might have contributed to its spawning:

(1) an awful stomach ache I had yesterday afternoon - had ingested nothing extra-ordinary, and usually only eat once a day (2) my persistent insomnia (3) a movie I watched prior to retiring: "Copycat", about a serial killer starring Sigourney Weaver: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsmXhM4yfU0

The NIGHTMARE: its setting seemed to be that of a 4 rm.farmhouse in Arkansas, in which our 6-member family lived during my late adolescence: parents, an older brother and two younger sisters.

Late at night(early morning hours), I was asleep in the bedroom shared with my brother; he for unknown reasons was abscent. Suddenly I awoke, becoming aware that someone had entered the living-room, which was adjacent to us boys bedroom at the front of the house.

I got up and advanced to the door; and saw a rather tall, lanky male(late teens/early twenties) and a much shorter, of average physique……….."teenager"? As I turned and hurried into the kitchen adjacent to the living-room, where my parents were in bed sleeping, the tall intruder moved to the door, and began to carve into it with a pocket knife.

In reality, my parents bedroom which also was that of my two younger sisters, was adjacent to us boys bedroom; why the displacement, I haven’t a clue. But their joint bedroom in my nightmare, was blanked out - a "void" in my mind.

Rushing to my parents bedside, I discovered I could not vocalize in any manner - was unable to inhale(take air into my lungs), and therefore was unable to speak; utter any kind of a sound. So I began to try and shake them awake; but their only reaction was that my mother half-opened her eyes, rolled them slightly once, then went back to sleep.

Desperately I felt around for something to strike the intruders with, who I sensed were fast approaching with malevolent intent, flailing all around with my right hand.

Then I suddenly awoke, and found that I had grasped the phone situated on a table next to my bed; and had knocked the whole assemblage to the floor.

Any ideas as to what this was all about? Should anyone wish further information, just ask; and I’ll provide it - if possessed - via ADD ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

Thanks a million,

Alberich
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"ACRENRAC": thank you. I don’t suffer from apnea, but COPD - Stage II; which could account for the breathing/speaking difficulty I experienced.

Insomnia has been a problem for most of my life: have consulted many therapists - it’s been chronic and often accuate; but never under gone/entered into a formal study of any kind.
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"Zia Lucia": thank you very much: much, much to ponder; for awakening me to aspects of my past and current life, the importance of which I was for the most part totally unaware.

Will most definitely check out the link/website you listed - thanks again.

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But last night, I experienced a real "humdinger": horrific beyond belief.

Three things that might have contributed to its spawning:

(1) an awful stomach ache I had yesterday afternoon - had ingested nothing extra-ordinary, and usually only eat once a day (2) my persistent insomnia (3) a movie I watched prior to retiring: "Copycat", about a serial killer starring Sigourney Weaver: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsmXhM4yf…

The NIGHTMARE: its setting seemed to be that of a 4 rm.farmhouse in Arkansas, in which our 6-member family lived during my late adolescence: parents, an older brother and two younger sisters.

Late at night(early morning hours), I was asleep in the bedroom shared with my brother; he for unknown reasons was abscent. Suddenly I awoke, becoming aware that someone had entered the living-room, which was adjacent to us boys bedroom at the front of the house.

I got up and advanced to the door; and saw a rather tall, lanky male(late teens/early twenties) and a much shorter, of average physique……….."teenager"? As I turned and hurried into the kitchen adjacent to the living-room, where my parents were in bed sleeping, the tall intruder moved to the door, and began to carve into it with a pocket knife.

In reality, my parents bedroom which also was that of my two younger sisters, was adjacent to us boys bedroom; why the displacement, I haven’t a clue. But their joint bedroom in my nightmare, was blanked out - a "void" in my mind.

Rushing to my parents bedside, I discovered I could not vocalize in any manner - was unable to inhale(take air into my lungs), and therefore was unable to speak; utter any kind of a sound. So I began to try and shake them awake; but their only reaction was that my mother half-opened her eyes, rolled them slightly once, then went back to sleep.

Desperately I felt around for something to strike the intruders with, who I sensed were fast approaching with malevolent intent, flailing all around with my right hand.

Then I suddenly awoke, and found that I had grasped the phone situated on a table next to my bed; and had knocked the whole assemblage to the floor.

Any ideas as to what this was all about? Should anyone wish further information, just ask; and I’ll provide it - if possessed - via ADD ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

Thanks a million,

Alberich

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Any warning of advice?

Do I need to see a doctor first and let them give the pills to me (or tell me which type I should take?)
Or do I simply go to a pharmacy and buy them?
How much do they cost?
Any side effect?
Would one be addicted to it?
Any different types? I’ve hear there are four types of sleeping pills: with "long" effect, "short", "quick" and "slow". Well, this piece of information, I heard then in Mandarin, my native language, and I’m living in Taiwan right now. I don’t know if it’s the same in English.

I have a hard time "falling asleep" but once I’m asleep, I never have problem keeping asleep, in other words, I don’t wake up easily. So, according to one doctor who explained on TV, I thought I should try either one with "quick" effect or "short" effect. But I don’t know which one.
Would the pharmacist know?

Do I need to go to the Doc first? Or just buy it in a pharmacy??

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This is really, really bad for me since I’m already a skinny girl and am trying to gain weight, but am instead losing weight. On top of that, I typically go out on runs because I enjoy them and I enjoy being outdoors. I still feel as energetic as before, so no weakness or dizziness. The only other symptom is that I seem to be having more trouble than usual falling asleep. A doctor did diagnose me with chronic insomnia some years back, so it’s nothing new to me, but I usually end up falling asleep before 3am, but haven’t been able to at all these past few days.

Can’t see a doctor because my family no longer has insurance. As for any other information that may help, I am female, in high school (on summer vacation though), and the above listed symptoms are the only ones.

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I have been feeling incredibly depressed of late. I have had terrible insomnia for the past year (well most of my teenage years but not as bad) and was put on valium. i came off it about 2 months ago after abusing it (i overdosed often just so i didn’t have to live with my thoughts) and thought it best i just come off…..anyway i don’t even know if this is connected but just for background information.

since ive come off my sleep has generally been good, too good infact, i have slept far too much. it seems to be worse after stress. i slept 30 hours straight last week and have slept other long times after stressful incidents.

My other symptoms include even lower heart rate than usual (i am a keen runner), hand and knee shakes, muscle spasms in my legs and feet and of course collapsing today. i don’t know whats going on.

i don’t expect a full diagnosis as my symptoms are quite general, however sleeping 30 hours staright is not normal to me, has anyone known anything like it? especially since i have such a history of sleeplessness?

thanks for your time, i really appreciate it,
GSTOKES

oh im 18 btw if that is significant

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