not taking my vitamins! Why do I hate taking care of myself????

maryrose · 12-10-2007, 12:22 PM

HELP! :cry

I don't know why...I just can't seem to get myself in a routine doing the things I need to do. I don't know why.

I anyone else like this?

It's not just my vitamins, its my meds too! It's like I don't want to or are unable to get myself on a good schedule..or HATE doing good/healthy things for myself? What's with that????

Its almost like I feel that I don't deserve to do good things for myself...hard to explain.

juliegeraci · 12-10-2007, 01:26 PM

Mary, I take my medication first thing in the a.m. with my protein shake. Just get in the rhythm. As far as vitamins and water consumption I am really bad at that I must admit. I haven't lost any hair though so that is a good thing. Good luck.

Telecia · 12-10-2007, 04:26 PM

I still have problems with developing a schedual to take my meds. its easiest in the mornings for me. That I can handle fine. I Just take my meds with my coffee each morning. But evening doses or If I'm on anything that is more then once a day I fail to do terribly.
I look forward to getting my band and being able to reduce my meds since I have to take 15 pills each morning and 5 each evening.
I found that buying a couple of pill keepers I keep one at the computer where i sit down every morning. and one on my bedside table so its in sight and keeps me better on track that way.
But my biggest problem is my 2 insulin shots since it has to be kept in the fridge its out of sight out of mind.

years ago when my oldest son started taking meds for his adhd I had a electronic pill reminder.
It was a small thing that could be set in hour increments that helped me get in the grove on giving him his meds.
That thing was IMENSELY Helpfull but somehow it got lost and I have never found another one.
Hrmm now i think its time to do a google search to find another one.

Telecia · 12-10-2007, 04:34 PM

man I love google!! Here is something close to what I had. except this one actually holds the pills also. 37 Daily Alarm Pill Timer Pillbox PLUS

and heres a list of all they offer. MULTI-ALARM *

Here is the one I had Multi Alarm Pocket EasyToSet Pilltimer

now next payday I am gonna get another one.

**FairyFacade** · 12-10-2007, 04:36 PM

I use to be bad about taking daily meds..
I have a new routine. It's something like 21 days to make a habit, so stick to it 21 days and you're golden. Now it's part of my nightly routine.
I keep my vitamins, tums, prilosec, and other daily meds in my nightstand. A bottle of water on my nightstand. Every single night when I lay down in bed, I take all my meds. And that way I don't forget and it's same time every day.
Good luck :)

**Jack** · 12-11-2007, 08:24 AM

"Why" we do things takes a lot of time and effort to figure out.

"That" we do things is an important way we change our behavior while we figure out 'why'.....

If we wait to understand 'why' we just waste a lot of opportunity to move toward our goal.

The daily challenge is to "do" or "not do"....

which do YOU choose?

Longhorn · 12-11-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lauraj23

I use to be bad about taking daily meds..
I have a new routine. It's something like 21 days to make a habit, so stick to it 21 days and you're golden. Now it's part of my nightly routine.
I keep my vitamins, tums, prilosec, and other daily meds in my nightstand. A bottle of water on my nightstand. Every single night when I lay down in bed, I take all my meds. And that way I don't forget and it's same time every day.
Good luck :)

I do the same thing. I have two pill caddies, one for morning vitamins and one for evening vitamins. I like having them all meted out weekly so that I don't have to open half a dozen bottles every time I need to take them. My chewables are so big that I can't fit them into one caddy, even the XXL size! I keep both caddies next to my bathroom sink and I take my vitamins when I get up in the morning and before I go to bed at night. I still can't seem to remember to take my iron pill in the middle of the day but it isn't really a requirement.

It has been a real trial to get my husband in the habit of taking his vitamins -- a multivitamin and glucosamine. I had to remind him every day! But I think he's finally getting into the habit -- he's only missed a day or two in the last two weeks. If he can get into the habit, anyone can! :)

Make it as easy on yourself as possible. Maybe set a reminder on your cellphone or a calendar? Think about something you do every morning (and evening, if necessary) that you can tie your vitamins to. I don't think it's a matter of not wanting to take care of yourself, just a matter of getting into the habit.

Good luck!

Chris_NJ · 12-11-2007, 05:01 PM

I used to take Nexium and Toprol for my BP. I just got in a regiment that when I woke up to brush my teeth I took my meds. Thankfully I lost enough weight that I no longer take anything now. I have never taken vitamins. I get enough from what I eat.

mbanja · 12-11-2007, 05:01 PM

I do what Laura does and set them all out on my nightstand and keep a bottle of water there. I would keep forgetting to take my meds and then remember when I'd lay down for the night. Well, lazy me wouldn't get out of bed to take them so I thought, hell I'll just put them beside the bed with a bottle of water. It does help that all my meds and vitamins I can take once a day so I don't have to take anything mid day or in the morn! If I had to I'd probably be really bad!!

maryrose · 12-13-2007, 03:31 PM

Thank you all for your help.

It's almost as though I am being "stubborn" about it..I just don't know why.

My mom was the same way..she was terrible about taking her medicine.

Thanks Telecia...I will look into that.

:cry

I am a terrible "procratinator".....I think that has a lot to do with it.