How can I take my sleeping pills with out abandoning my job at home?

• its been 3 days since I’ve HAVENT slept

First of all…having only between 12 and 6 to get any sleep? That could very well be the reason why you can’t sleep…being stressed about trying to get enough sleep and being over tired is a bad combination. I think you need to find an alternative to this problem for the good of your health…does your baby sister stay up until midnight? Way can’t you sleep when she does?

I know & no she use to sleep almost all day & I would be able to sleep but I would also be able to get things done around the house. now she only take naps & I have to clean + do tons of homework + study and before I finish any of that she is already up… shes with me right now & no I wish I got 6 hours of sleep I only get 3 because after my parents come home no matter how I try I can’t sleep till 3:00am

• no sorry its been days since I havent slept & I only get 3 hours of sleep .. grr I keep typing it wrong …

try not taking those sleeping pills from the doctor and try a natural enhancer for sleeping. it’s called melatonin. I believe. you can find it at any drug store, natural store or store with a pharmacy. It allows the natural part of you to relax and sleep. It’s nothing bad to put in your body. Take it 15-30 minutes before you go to bed and set your alarm in the morning.. It will help your mind to stop racing when you are trying to sleep. I took it when i was pregnant with 2 of my kids and after. None of my children slept through the night until 10 mths old and I was still able to get up with them and feel rested. Nice thing about this is… it doesnt last for a certain amount of hours like a sleeping pill does.

I’d say talk to your parents about this. You’re only 16, you shouldn’t have to have the responsibility of looking after a baby when you clearly can’t cope with it. Talk to them and ask them to get a babysitter, come back early or just not go out as often. I don’t know the whole situation but frankly it’s unacceptable for them to offload their parental responsibilities altogether just so they can go out and have a good time.

Oh thats amazing I would love to take that , I’ll look into it thank you :]

but its not that they go out and have a good time , they both work at the hospital & they both work till 11:30pm but by the time they get home its 12:00am on the dot ! & I just don’t want to leave my baby sister I been there for her since she was born when my dad and stepmom couldn’t take it no more and I knew they needed sleep I would take her and stay till 6:00am with her till she fell asleep I just don’t want to be like hey guys I can’t take care of the baby anymore because I’m tired .. it doesn’t sound right + I love my sister I don’t want to leave her + its hard for them to take her to a baby sitter to pick her up after work ! and she is spoiled with me so imagine how much she is going to cry

maybe they should think about getting a nanny a few times a week. Because although she is your sister. You are only a teen and you have things in your life, school, relationships, kid things, to do as well. Just because she is your sister doesn’t mean you have to take a parents responsibility on. You will always be there for her! But maybe it’s time they start seeing that asking a hs student to do this big of responsibility may be too much. It’s ok. They won’t know unless you tell them. But I’’m sure they could get a nanny to stay IN the house to care for the baby while you are there as well, or if you want to hang out with friends or study for that exam or finish that paper… You won’’t feel so stressed.

It’’s a ton healthier! AND not addicting like sleeping pills can be.

well ever since my sister was born I don’t have any friends , & I’m not that popular any more …. & I feel obligated to & I don’t want my dad and stepmom to think I don’t care ,

yeah my doctor said to be careful with the sleeping pill

By looking after her nightly and spoiling her silly it’s evident that you care. I think you really need to sit down with them and consider an au pair or stay-home nanny or something. Whether they’re enjoying themselves or working, it’s still unacceptable to just expect this from you. It’s not your responsibility and although you love your sister and want to look after her if you’re not getting sleep then I don’t think you’re up to it, I’m sorry.

no its ok I’m on funadvice to get advice & opinions right? :]

very much agree with emily. telling them this is too much is not saying you don’t care. But they should already know that a teen is not up for full parental responsibilities. Which is what you have taken on. Even if you don’t have much friends… It’s really important that you tell them this. They will not think little of you. They will probably say, why didn’t you tell us sooner! I’m sure they will be thankful that you have shared your struggles. As a parent, that’s what I’d want my kids to do. Tell me if you are having trouble keeping up! What can I do to help solve it. A nanny really is a must. And you still could help out a ton! Just when you need to sleep, you can and still no baby sis is okay.