[Ashley]

I think I might have a problem, but I've researched all over the internet and haven't found an answer. Is it possible to be addicted to popping pills. For years, I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't ingested some kind of medicine. Whether it be Advil, cold medicine, prescription pain killers, vitamins or sleeping pills; I feel a deep urge to ingest something all of the time and after I've taken something I feel immediatly relieved - even if it's not possible for the medicine to enter my blood stream yet. I take 5-20 tablets or suppliments every day. What is wrong with me? I can't imagine that this is healthy, but I seem to find a"good"reason to ingest something every day. A couple of years ago, I even stole some of my Grandmother's Oxycontin and took it. I haven't done that in a long time because I felt so guilty, but to this day, when I visit her, the thought still crosses my mind. I think I have a problem, but is there a name for it? And is there treatment?

[malinalli.medicine]

it has several names: poor impulse control, anxiety, obsessive compulsive, substance abuse. You need to get help if this pill popping behavior is interferring with your quality of sleep, friendships, family, obligations, missing important social events, trouble in school, work......or just some of them. You are getting relief because you believe it will help you and your brain is powerful....our thougts and beliefs are powerful.....it is the placebo effect.

[smokin.kush420]

its called a placebo effect your ruining your life for something your just imagining

[Nextvic]

Before you ruin your liver get u some placebos or some 100mg ibuprofin. u know something that wont do u to much damage while u search for an answer. Get help. Or end up on intervention and i'll watch you on tv.

[Wild Bill SD]

If you think you might have a problem, you probably do. The behavoir you describe may not be the problem itself, but a symptom of the real problem. That was usually the case in most people I saw with the same behavoir in the mental health facilities in which I worked. Please do whatever you need to get the opinion of a professional. You could easily mix the wrong two meds and be a statistic. The fact that you are asking this question tells me that you already know you are on a dangerous path. You are a valuable person and deserve to be happy and healthy. If money is an issue, most counties have a Department of Mental Health and offer counseling on a sliding scale, meaning the fee is based on your income. It can even be free. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to reach out. It takes a strong person to admit that they can't do it on their own. Please let us know how it goes. God bless and good luck.

[LMHP]

PICA is the disorder you are describing, usually it's not just pills though.