My wife doesn’t approve

[ukpete]

Been to the Gp he gave me some zopliclone for 7 days, I was happy as I haven’t slept for 10 days, I’m calm and comfortable but then my wife kicked off because of this, she’s gone in the spare bed and I’m feeling the anxiety coming back, why is life so hard?

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Why does your wife reject the med doc gave you?

If you’ve taken it, get into bed. Hoping she’ll be a bit more understanding in the morning. Relax and get some sleep.

[kenster1]

hi they done me a favour for a couple of weeks had the best sleep in ages on them.

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Hi ukoete.your wife does not understand your sleep disorder. I was diagnosed with a sleep disorder and tried all the sleep routines but need the zopiclone to help . It took years of restless nights being on diuretics. to be diagnosed with a sleep disorder. Have been on them and have been helped by being able to sleep. I go through the night without waking. Hope you can reassure your wife that you need to catch up on sleep and that you respect her point of view but you love her. When you are feeling better no doubt you can help with things that need doing.

[Zappa61]

Hi i'm on the Zopiclone the Wife say's nothing, if it work's & Helps use it so long as ok with your GP & Yourself, Take care

[Dolphin14]

The sleep issue is yours, not your wife's. What exactly is she upset about? I would think she would want you to sleep for general health reasons.

I wouldn't let anyone try and sabotage what you and your Md have discussed and planned. Take you meds. Let her have her tantrum. She will get over it, and you will feel good because you slept.

I have big sleep issues. I wouldn't let anyone tell me what to do if I found something that worked.

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Lol. She just can’t relate. You know what get a few nights of good sleep and show her your improving... sometimes their opinions are just not as important as your own !! Do you

[Scarletsunrise]

Hi

It's great you have gotten the help you need.

I think the first step with dealing with your issue is that you think seriously about why your wife is upset. You've said she disapproves but not why. I dont know your situation but I doubt it's as simple as she doesnt want you on medication. It sounds like at the least you started taking this medication and you didnt discuss it with her and the impact it would have on your lives. This impacts her too I can think of a few situations where your prioritising your health above all else might not be a good thing.

To be clear I am not saying dont prioritize your health I am saying that sometimes we need to negotiate and compromise and talk with the other people in our lives.

Have a long hard think about how this might be impacting your wife, and what it is she is upset about. Then do the decent thing and talk to her about it find a way to make it work. If you dont know then ask her! In an understanding and non-confrontational way.

It might just be that she doesnt understand it and why you need it. It might be it puts all of the burden of looking after kids etc on her. It might be she asked you to put the bins out and you forgot and took your medication already. It could be that the medication makes you toss and turn in your sleep and it impacts her sleep. Like I said we definitely dont have the whole story here so its difficult to offer advice.

It might be a number of reasons but ignoring her reasons is not going to help.

[Georgie777]

Zopiclone gives you day time anxiety. They are highly addictive and the most awful drug to get off. I nearly lost my mind. They say they are not addictive - many people will disagree and have had a nightmare withdrawing from them. However - ukpete - your doctor has only given you 7 thankfully.