If I ask the doctor for more sleeping tablets...

[MrsSnape]

I suffer from insomnia and after putting up with it for years, I went to the doctor a few months ago. He was very reluctant to give me anything for it but finally agreed to give me some sleeping tablets as a 'short term' treatment.

Anyway they worked and after a few weeks of good sleep, I stopped taking them. This was to ensure I had some around for if it came back.

Anyway it has come back and I've got into the habit of giving myself until 12.30am to fall asleep naturally and if I can't, I take a pill.

I've now ran out and am panicking a bit. If I ask doctor for some more will he think I'm trying it on?

iof course not
lots of people take them long term
waht are you taking?

which pills did he give you?

He gave me Zolpidem Tartrate

I know this is not the answer you want, but sleeping tabs are not prescribed long term as they can be addictive. You will need more and more to get the same effect, with possible side effects.
Have you tried all the lifestyle changes and alternative remedies? Have you been to a sleep clinic? Have you tried acupuncture or yoga?
I do sympathise as my son has insomnia.

Have you given thought to the reason why you are getting insomnia? Many people get this problem as a symptom of depression or anxiety.

While sleeping tablets provide temporary relief, they will never cure the underlying problem.

It is considered poor prescribing to offer sleeping tablets for anything longer than 2 weeks (unless on specific specialist advice) as they are addictive, and GPs are strongly against long-term use these days. Don't be surprised if your GP refuses to give you any more.

I sympathise. I too have had insomnia since my teens. I do use sleeping tablets on the rare occasion when I desperately need a catch-up and to prevent me being over-tired at work the next day.