A member asked:

Recently have wanted to take pain relievers just to take them even if not in pain. they don't alter state of mind or anything so what's up with this?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Habituation or...: Anxiety reduction by pill-popping. Need to self-analyze as to why, and attempt to break this habit for its own sake. If unable to do successfully on own, need to seek professional assistance.

Answered 4/3/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Anxiety: We all suffer from some level of anxiety just from being alive and dealing with day to day responsibilities and problems. Opiate pain medications reduce the experience of stressfullness. They are also addictive so that if you do not have pain put them away and deal with your stress in a safer way; with exercise, happy events, meditation, relaxation, and more healthy ways to reward yourself.

Answered 4/3/2013

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