Please could someone give me some advice?
I have found out my younger sister is addicted to over the counter sleeping pills. She has been staying off work and trying to sleep all day and just takes them non-stop, when I asked her she said that she swallows up to 8 of them a day because it numbs and relaxes her. She is 24 and has been doing this for years on and off.
We both went through some horrendous stuff as kids. I won't go into that here, but I think that has a lot to do with it and that the pills may be one of her coping strategies.
What can I do?
2007-02-08 22:01:57 · 5 answers · asked by Wildamberhoney 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
This is a tricky situation, and I feel for you. Your sister is probably in need of an intervention. If you don't feel equipped to confront her right now, find someone who is sufficiently close to and reasonable enough to talk to her about her issues. The main goal should be to address the problems underlying her addiction issues; this may require therapy. The person in charge of the intervention might also suggest rehabilitation, in-facility or as an outpatient, for her problem.
If you feel strong enough to stage the intervention yourself, it may help to have some support there -- other loved ones, her significant other, her close friend(s). Knowing that not just one person, but several, are concerned about her well-being may stimulate a desire to change.
Whoever is holding the intervention should stress how unhealthy the pill habit is, and how WORRIED he/she/they are for her. Encourage her to schedule a doctor's visit to be sure she hasn't damaged her health.
Good luck! I'm sorry you've both had to share so many awful experiences, and I hope things will look up for the both of you soon.
2007-02-08 22:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by jazzy girl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all she needs to admit that she has a problem then she can seek help from professionals to beat the addiction. Unfortunately you can't force her to give them up. The other option is to get some counselling or therapy to help her come to terms with the past.
2007-02-08 22:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by ehc11 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like a real problem. You need to speak to your family and also to a propfessional. This needs to looked into swiftly. Her health is almost certainly at risk.
First step is for her to admit herself she has a problem and for her to accept help. She needs to speak to somebody. This could be doing serious damage to her health and is not the answer although might seem like it to her.
2007-02-08 22:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Confront her and let her know you are consirned. Be carefull what you say. She could be turned away very easy. Let her now that you want to help.
2007-02-08 22:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by poopy pants 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please notify family/siblings/friends and discuss an "intervention" She is flirting with a serious problem, and it is for PROFESSIONALS to deal with, honest!! This could be a "cry for help" and I will keep her in my prayers. Good luck.
2007-02-08 22:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by goodjoe! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋