It's really a mind-over-matter thing but at times (too regularly now) my body rejects my meds (I start retching before they have even gotten into my mouth). I have tried so many diff ways of taking them, but nothing has worked, from taking them 1 at a time to putting them into some jam... I only take 2 single tabs a day now (down from 15). I don't understand it, and can't stop it. Sometimes it is just the thought of swallowing them, tonight I took them and I feel like I am going to be sick (they feel like they are stuck 1/2way down my body!). I try to be totally calm about it; really positive, but nothing has helped. When it happens for more than a couple of days in a row my mood is terrible- anger, depression etc. Has anyone got ideas to help me please?
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I have similar issues. I find it helps to eat something right before I take them--chew on a piece of toast, swallow and then immediately swallow the pill (with water of course!).
thanks clyde and depressme. I will certainly try eating something immediately before taking them tonight. No chance of cutting them or anything unfortuately. Will see how I go tonight with this suggestion. I feel a bit calmer about it already just having an idea to try :)
Yes, depressme has a good idea. IF (and you need to check with your doc about this) you have the chance, and you are able to, you might be able to cut them up, crush them or put them in a liquid form.
However, if you are not able to do anything but take them in pill form whole, you might want to add it with the toast or something you eat, and swallow?
Best of luck, keep in touch!