I am young (27) and have rheumatoid arthritis. Because of it, I have to take lots and lots of pills a day. I've had it for about four years now, but for some reason, I still have a mental resistance to taking my medications. Two of my medications are anti-depressants, so that may have bearing on it.
My main question, though, is how can I overcome this blockage and take my pills. I've tried just "bucking up" and doing it, but for some reason, it doesn't last very long, and I end up missing days, weeks, even months at a time of my medications. Any suggestions?
2006-08-06 20:37:34 · 6 answers · asked by crystalis79 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
it's good to keep them in sight...
2006-08-07 23:31:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 13:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a grasp of what your resistance stems from?
Sorry, but I feel the same way-I don't trust all these drugs and their horrid side-effects. Non-compliance has its place. The third greatest killer is injury BY doctors. I too am in pain, and refuse meds, but you are way too young-sorry about your RA.
2006-08-06 22:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by Salsa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hurt badly enough, and/ or the medication provides genuine relief that you need, this would not be an issue. Weigh out the pros and cons. It's your life, baby.
2006-08-06 20:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by Cub6265 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them when you need them ,if you hurt take them ,if your depressed take them you know your body better than most try listening to it and do what your doc suggest or what feels right some of those anti-depressants can actually do more harm than good
2006-08-06 20:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by james j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shotgun blast to the head is quick and painless. Kind of messy though, so you should do it outside.
2006-08-06 22:22:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋