Hello,
My aunt has a severe narcotics addiction. Long and sad story which I'd rather not get into. However, I found out yesterday that she is giving her 13 year old son sleeping pills. They are Vistoril and not of the narcotic variety. He doesn't go outside to play, just sits home everyday not getting ANY exercise. (I'd probably have trouble sleeping too if I didn't go out and play at 13). Anyway, my question is does anyone else think there is something wrong with this situation or am I just overreacting?
Your thoughts are appreciated!
2007-07-02 06:24:47 · 11 answers · asked by misses_f 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
When my daughter of the same age had a sleep disorder, her doctor refused to prescribe any sleeping pills. Instead, she prescribed antihistamines, which helped induce sleep.
I suggest you let her know that what she is doing to her son is not healthy and if she refuses to listen than you will talk to the authorities about it. This may cause an ugly rift in the family but your cousin's health may depend on your butting in.
2007-07-02 11:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! you are not overreacting to this situation and now I understand why since you say your aunt has a severe narcotic addiction your cousin needs help and fast before it is too late for him and it seems like it is starting now he doesn't get out of the house to exercises his body or just to get some sun.
And you say you know she is giving him sleeping pills it is not the fact that he is not getting out to exercises that he can't sleep it is the sleeping pills.
I don't care if that is your aunt you need to tell someone the police anybody before it is too late don't wait until something tragic happens and than say later on I wish I had said something you have the chance now and how are you sure that that sleeping pills is not the only thing your aunt is giving your cousin you don't!
Your 13,he's your cousin you know right from wrong and this is definitely wrong since you know your aunt has and addiction to pills say or do something don't just sit there knowing all of this and do nothing how could you live with yourself if something happen to him knowing you knew and could have prevented it think about that ok talk to God,he will direct you the right way.
2007-07-02 07:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is definitely something wrong with this. A 13 year old child should never be taking sleeping pills unless under a doctor's supervision. Is there someone you can report this to?
2007-07-02 06:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by dorothy1gale 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not healthy. Children below 18 shuld not take sleeping pills, even after 18 u shuld consult with doc. first. Read about 13 dangers of sleeping pills here: http://blogs.ibibo.com/ViewComments.aspx?mid=beb14338-7652-4c1f-b54c-20c1503185f4&blogid=190cc5f4-2c21-4ba3-b164-c3e86b3bc30a
A better option woul be to try natural cure for insomnia.
2007-07-05 17:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its unhealthy for adults to take sleeping pills, it is definatly unhealthy for a child, sleeping pills are often of an addictive nature so you should do somthing about this or your aunt is going to have one messed up child on her hands.
2007-07-02 06:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by KarlS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are NOT OVER-REACTING!!!! She is setting the child up to be a person who thinks that pills are the solution to lifes problems. She tries to deal with her own feelings and life with pills (and we know how that affects her) and she is trying to handle her child with pills. A drugged kid demands less. It sets him up for all kinds of problems.
Pills are not a cure-all. It doesn't mater what she's giving him. It is not helpful to the child for a multitude of reasons and can safely be considered ABUSE! Please contact some authorities to get help for the child. You can't force an adult to stop abusing them self with drugs - but the adult must be stopped from abusing the child.
2007-07-02 06:34:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a thirteen year old should not take sleeping pills. You should call child services!
2007-07-02 06:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by Instructor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
13 years do not and should not be taking sleeping pills. like you stated they should be out playing not sitting infront of the boob tube. i would talk to your parents about this and tell them about your concerns. fiiiigure out in advance what you are going to say then state your case to them.
2007-07-02 06:31:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she has just decided to give her son medication then that is wrong. If the doctor prescribed the medication then there may be a good reason for it. Sometimes children on other medications have trouble sleeping.
2007-07-02 06:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by adobeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think your aunt should give her some sleeping pills. do you know why he is not going outside to play, SIDE EFFECTS! dont take them. tell her that you are worried about her son and that they should go see the doctor!
2007-07-02 06:33:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋