Help. I just found out that my best friend as an addiction for sleeping tablets called Stilnox. She doesnt only take them to help her sleep but she takes them evey day soon after she awakes. She takes about 5 a day. I keep tryin to her she dont need them but she is adamant she does and cant stop. I dont know how to help as i dont know much about Stilnox and the effects it has on you. But this is serious as she has been on them of 5 years now. She is on and off depressed and im sure its due to her addiction.

Cassie

My brother is an alcoholic and what K=3 did and Val said is what has helped more than anything.

valinors_sorrow

Thank you for the feedback, Cassie, always good to know either way.

Prenses

Krs. Firstly, Your friend's depression came first.
Secondly Stilnox is addictive and the body builds up a tolerance to it. The body becomes physically dependent on it. Your friend is taking the amount s/he takes just to keep the physical withdrawal symptoms under control.

N0help4u

SugaKane

Wow. I have the exact same problem. I've been on stilnox for 6 years and I need to take them during the day because my body develops panic attacks and shakes and I get aggitated if I don't have any. Except I'm on like 10 a day. I tried a detox centre but left cuz I was scared about how my body will react with all the side effects. Your not alone, I wish i knew how to get off them it is hard just living day by day. I'm taking valium and temazepam to help settle the panic attacks but that's not working. I wish I knew what to do.

Krs

thats not good