[Miracle1986]

I think I just realized something.
I think I have been self-medicating with Sudafed and Benadryl.
It started when i started having really bad sinus headaches,
and I would take the Sudafed or Benadryl to relieve my pain,
and now... I am still taking it for pain, but I think I may also
be self-medicating in a way, because I just realized that I like
the side effects I get when I take the medication. It knocks me out.
It makes me sleep better than I have ever slept in my life... I sleep like a rock...
I could sleep through a f*cking tornado, and even after I wake up from it...
if i haven't slept long enough to sleep ALL the effects off, I am like a f*cking zombie...
my head will feel all... foggy. and it almost feels like I'm not in my body (if that makes sense)
just going through the motions of life... not really feeling... or thinking.

I love it... it's great... I don't have to deal with my husband's family's
b*llsh*t (because I'm not awake for it) and if I am awake for it... I could care less!!!

(((manda)))you may want to tell your Dr
self med can be ahrmful imo
take care of you
((you do matter)))

[Puffyprue]

(((((((((((((((manda)))))))))))
becareful with meds.....talk to ur dr is best idea....
we care....

[Amazonmom]

Definitely call your doc and explain what you are doing.

It's good that you have insight into what you are doing with the Sudafed/benadryl, a lot of folks never realize they are self-medicating.

[Capp]

((Manda))
I applaud your honesty and posting about your concerns...

Checking in with your physician would be a very good idea. I've no idea if you are on other meds, but there may be some kind of reaction happening to you.
Because something is sold OTC does not mean it is harmless. Most of them when used in moderation won't cause problems. Used as you describe can, though...

If you are finding it helps you then your physician can prescribe something mild to ease any of your symptoms. It's far safer than self-medicating.
Jmo

Cap

[Miracle1986]

How do I know if I am becoming addicted to it?
I mean, even when I try to, I can't go to sleep until I take something.

And to be honest, I don't see why it is such a bad thing.
I am not on any other meds, so there is nothing for it to react to (as Capp was saying)
and if it helps... it helps... right? I mean, right now, this is the only way I can get even
a wink of sleep at night, because the voices are always much louder at night.

[Capp]

Manda,
Jme/jmo
my concern is the reason you are taking it...
physical addiction is very unlikely. emotional/mental is, though.

I appreciate your honesty about not seeing anything wrong it.
The description of how it makes you feel during the day is a bit worrisome, though.
It's so hard when you are in such a rough spot, isn't it? Wanting some way to ease those feelings is natural. I hate that you have to numb yourself...

Please keep posting about it and let us know how you are doing, ok?
We Care
I Care

Cap

[madisgram]

Originally Posted by Manda86

How do I know if I am becoming addicted to it?
I mean, even when I try to, I can't go to sleep until I take something.

And to be honest, I don't see why it is such a bad thing.
I am not on any other meds, so there is nothing for it to react to (as Capp was saying)
and if it helps... it helps... right? I mean, right now, this is the only way I can get even
a wink of sleep at night, because the voices are always much louder at night.

manda i think you have gotten some helpful suggestions about using these meds to self medicate. i too believe a safe thing to do is to talk with your doctor about this. even an over the counter med can cause adverse affects in some ppl and especially if you are using it regularly. no harm in checking it out with your doc. we care about you . i too think it took courage to pose the question. if you weren't concerned i don't think you would have asked. best wishes and take good care of you!