Pills...

[rockerchick1993]

The other night I took like 3 Aleve. You're really only supposed to take like one. But you can take two per night. Anyway, you're only supposed to take 3 in a 24 hour period.
Tonight, I've taken 2 Aleve and a Loratadine (that's kind of like ibuprofen). I know that's not a big deal. But I didn't take them because I was feeling sick. I took them because...I kind of wanted to. And right now, I am thinking about taking more Aleve...i don't know. Maybe I shouldn't.
I know this might not be the right section. But I'm thinking about taking the aleve in my room right now, and taking a few more. I don't know...
I just, I don't know.
I don't know what else to do.
I don't want to overdose. I just want to take some extra pills, you know? Just as a way out...I just, I don't know what to do anymore...

[ScribbleScratch]

Do not do this. It's dangerous, and potentially fatal.

I have done this, but with a bunch of pain killers, and my anti-depressants / anti-anxiety pills. I got incredibly sick.

This can cause internal bleeding, acid-reflux, tumors, and other scary things that you would never want to go through with.

[rockerchick1993]

I'm going to try not to. I don't know what I'm going to do....

[ScribbleScratch]

I understand that it's addicting, I got addicted to over-dosing at one point, and I can say from experience, it messes your body up. B a d. It can screw with your menstrual cycle and everything.

I suggest that you try your hardest to keep your mind off it, and to get all the pills you have in your bedroom OUT. Don't keep any in your room. You could also try your best to find something to distract yourself and get your mind off of taking more than you need.. if any at all. It's not good for you. I repeat. Not good for you. At all!

Be careful! You have people who care, and wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you or your health, and taking more than the suggested amount of medications could potentially result in death.

[rockerchick1993]

yeah...
I haven't taken any extra lately...
And I don't have them in my room. They're in the kitchen. Which is right next to my room...
So yeah. I'm trying not to think about them...

[ScribbleScratch]

I hope that you can keep up the good work, and not take extras anymore.

Since you haven't been doing it for very long, I can only wish you the best and hope that the urges aren't too strong since it isn't completely built into your normal routine.

[rockerchick1993]

...yeah. Thank you.
I have a killer headache right now. And I just took 2 aleve. You can take 2 on the first dosage. You're not supposed to take more than 2 in like 24 hours though...

[misteeauttom]

i took 11 asprin, 4 ibeprofen, and 4 benadrly last night... i did it cus i wanted to see if i would wake upi today.. i did...

[TL TEEN2]

Dear Misteeauttom,
It sounds like you are possibly feeling really depressed, especially since you've told me that you've taken so many pills as of yesterday. Were you trying to kill yourself? You don't have to feel like you're alone--many teens have also tried to kill themselves by overdosing. If you're ever feeling suicidal, I highly urge you to call 24 Hour The Suicide Prevention Line at 1-877-727-4747. I'm wondering if you have a close friend or trusted adult who knows that you have been taking pills? Taking any pill(s) can have a profound effect on your health, and so that amount and variety that you have recently taken makes me concerned for your safety. The National Poison Control Center could be a very useful if you ever take too many pills again. Their number is 800-222-1222 . I strongly urge you to call us here at TEEN LINE from 6-10 pm PST at 310-855-4673.

A TEEN LINE teen