is it bad to drink tylenol pm everyday? i feel depressed and all i want to do is sleep.?

Question

the only thing that can calm me down is drinking Tylenol pm when i feel sad, depressed or mad, i feel like sleeping because that's the only way i can feel better. i try working out to distract my mind of thinking about my ex but it seems impossible i really want to be happy and get over him, one of my good friends is leaving, i just feel alone all the time with a few friends and no boyfriend i dont know my life is really hitting rock bottom right now..help please?

Answer 1

You need to talk out the problems you are feeling with a close friend, family member or a counselor. This will help you see another viewpoint and move on to the next phase of your life.
Tylenol PM is not the worst thing but it is not good to take it all the time.

Answer 2

Like any other medicine your body can become addicted to tylenol pm, it can also become "immune" to a normal dose. Some people accidently, or purposly, overdose on medicines trying to get the same effect that they used to. I don't really think that there are any good sleep meds out there for long term use. Most are addictive or leave you with a hangover the next day. If you are having trouble getting a normal amount of sleep you can try hot milk, warm baths or soft music.

But it sounds like to me that you are trying to get way more sleep then you need becuase you are depressed. The sleep isn't solving any of your problems it is only delaying you having to face them. I understand that you are upset about your ex, but do you really think you are going to find another boyfriend if you are in bed all the time. Chances are you have more friends then you realize right now because you are depressed. That oftem happens, you feel alone.

This is were you have to make a decission. If your feelings of depression have lasted longer than two weeks or are reoccuring then you may want to seek professional help. This may also be normal "feeling low because I broke up with my boyfriend" kind of thing as well. If you really feel that is the case then you may just want to give yourself some time. Maybe watch your favorite movies or eat a tub of ice cream. Hey, why not do both. While your at it invite some friends over and share.

Answer 3

It sounds like you need to get some professional help with how to deal with painful emotions. It's possible that you might be depressed but you haven't shared enough info for me to tell.

Going to sleep to deal with painful emotions is what is called an "ineffective coping skill". It is ineffective, because it gets rid of the painful emotions for a short time, but it doesn't deal with their underlying causes, so that the painful emotions come back!

What you have to learn is some effective coping skills and look at the underlying causes of the feelings. A good counselor can help you with that.

You may think that the underlying cause is your friend leaving and the break up of you and your ex, but there might be more,. For example, if you are telling yourself that you are "worthless", "people keep leaving me", "no one will ever love me", and/or "I'm doomed to live alone the rest of my life alone", etc.; then it is those thoughts that are part of the under lying causes.

The Tylenol PM is not addicting. If it is the plain Tylenol PM, the only thing in it besides Tylenol is diphenhydramine, which is just an antihistamine that has a side effect of making people sleepy.
Make sure that you don't exceed the recommended dose on the bottle and only use it at bed time.

If you are having thoughts of suicide then you need to see a doctor right away! If you are having trouble sleeping at night you might need an antidepressant to help you with that.

I hope that something that I have said may be helpful.

Answer 4

You are self medicating and that can be very dangerous. For one thing some OTC drugs can have bad side effects and damage organs when taken on a regular basis. See a doctor who can help you find what works best for you and what is safe for you to take. Oftentimes anti-depressants are used for a matter of months to help a person work through grief that is that overwhelming.
In the meantime, seek out some support groups that may be able to help you. Oftentimes a good therapist can point you in the direction of what is available in your area.

Answer 5

taking drugs like that on a daily basis is bad especially your liver. Are you depressed or are you lonely? I know it is easy enough for me to say cheer up but I know it is easier said than done.When you feel rotten. It sounds like you need to talk to someone and let them know how you feel wether it be a good older friend, councillor,or mum. You know its not the end of the world not to have a boyfriend, you will meet someone and I am sure you have many other friends in your life, and I am sure the one who is moving will keep in touch with you ! Have a wonderfull Christmas and go to as many parties and have a great time you never know you might meet someone nice ! Take Care

Answer 6

I know just how you must feel. I use a stronger sleepling pill, but it's the same thing. The only thing is that now I can't sleep on my own now. I guess I'm dependent on it. and of course i need stronger and stronger doses. But that's not how you're going to get over him. Try internet dating. Just getting some emails from new men is exciting and it will take your mind off other things. That's what I did - and now I'm engaged.

Answer 7

Yes, using Tylenol PM is bad. You will become dependent on it for sleep.

Answer 8

Yea it is bad to do that. You should tell your doctor your feeling that way so they can get you help. Also your starting to become dependant to that stuff and you shouldn't do that. Talk to a doctor soon!!!

Answer 9

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