Or me this morning... "Did, I take my meds this morning? My water was on the counter right next to where my meds are, no I definitely didn't take my meds... right? No, i totally didn't, but what if I did? [Proceeds to count out pills in bottle.] For the record... I did take it.

[–] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 28 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Pill caddies are great for keeping track. There's a good reason why old people use them.

[–] Moonguide@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

Pill containers for one day is also good. Stick whatever you need to take in there in the morning, go about your day. If you have pockets you'll feel it there and remember to check.

I still manage to forget to take the green pill come noon sometimes though.

[–] coffeebiscuit@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What day is it?

[–] Bozicus@lemmy.one 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Oh dear lord, that is my least favorite thing about pill caddies, lol. Especially when the labels have worn off, and I'm sitting there poking the braille like: "You'd think I would recognize the patterns by now, given that the labels disappeared like, a year ago..."

... actually, no, that's my second least favorite thing about pill caddies. My actual least favorite is that mine are not waterproof. Ask me how I know, lol.

[–] oocdc2@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I unapologetically have pill caddies for my morning, noon, and night pills--no way I'd remember or keep track without them.

[–] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 3 points 2 years ago

I take alternating doses of thyroid meds and I would be so messed up without my caddy.

[–] howdy@thesimplecorner.org 3 points 2 years ago

My SO keeps telling me to get one... lol I think it's time.

[–] PixelProf@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah, just posted another comment, but I have my bottle flipping trick. If it's upright before the afternoon, I didn't take it. I take it, and flip the bottle upside down. Then if I see the bottle upside down after noon, I flip it upright.

I still have days where I need to try to mentally piece together, "Did I drink water? How thirsty was I? Was I really thirsty, and just drank to hydrate and NOT take my pill or did I drink to take the pill and forgot to flip it? Did I take it and just forget to eat? How much have I been singing on repeat this morning?"

[–] howdy@thesimplecorner.org 4 points 2 years ago

That is a hot tip!

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ugh, the times I had to count my stupid pills to determine if I took the dose or not.

[–] howdy@thesimplecorner.org 3 points 2 years ago

I've only been on meds since like march and I have to say it's been over 7-10 times already... lol

[–] Pickle_Jr@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Lmao this is me. Maybe I do have ADHD...