I have been prescribed Zoloft and Xanax (for depression and anxiety/panic disorder) nightly and one ambien in the early morning to fall back asleep.
But for the last several months I have been mixing these meds with any OTC (over the counter) drousy meds. I keep on wanting more to ease my pain. Example: I take my prescribed ambien early in the morning and now I feel that I have to take one dramamine (for nausia) to take the edge off and take away my pain that I am feeling inside (depression from rejection of my family, never been in love and no job).
Now I crave it each time, I look forward to taking it.
So I asked my self a lot of times, If there was a therapy treatment for this issue would I go, the answer is no. I also ask would I tell my doctor (psychiatrist) that I mix these meds with these OTC meds I say no, cause I feel that I need it right now.
See my mother is a full time alcholic and her side of the family were all alcholics.
So am I developing an addiction?
Am I addicted
My life is hard to bare right now I know I can't stop, not now.
Please note: I will never and have never taken more than what has been prescribed to me with my prescription meds, if anything I would rather take more of the OTC meds with it to give me that "numb feeling".
Anyway, thank you in advance for your kind gentle advice.
BTW I don't see my T anymore cause the state will not pay for my visits. I am broke and have no insurance so I can't see a T at this time.
My psychiatrist has a special payment plan of less than 20 dollars a visit, my roommate pays for that for me and my meds.