Im sick of people asking if or reminding me to take my medication?
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That is very understandable that you would get frustrated with all the reminders. It is likely that these people care about you and want to see you functioning well. The best thing for you to do is to work out a plan that will help you remember your medication on your own, I use a weekly pill slot. By taking this into your responsibility you can then tell people that you have it under control, thank them for their concern, but tell them it is not necessary.
They just don't want something bad to happen to you if you don't take it.
Maybe people are asking because they really care about you. They may think they are helping. Put up a calendar and add an X on it when you take your meds. When people ask, explain your procedure. If they ask after that, just point at the calendar.
These people care about you, and if you are Diabetic or have some other illness, it is very important to take your medication in a timely manner.
Have you given them reasons to doubt you?
Ask them nicely to stop. Getting angry just shows that you really DO need to take your medication. Stay calm.
Now, if you've had a habit of forgetting or just not wanting to take it before, then I can understand them saying it. Tell them you will take it--and to please stop asking you.
They care about you--that's all. If they didn't care, they wouldn't give a S*** if you took medication or not. So give them a break, please.
That is always on top of my list of things that bug me the most! But what I have found is that it usually is asked out of love. You have to admit, those of us with mental illness are not the most truthful when it comes to self-care. We need to be checked in on by people who care about us. With my illness it takes skipping only two doses before I start becoming symptomatic, and it's obvious. Maybe your illness is obvious too. The people around you want you to be well, so they ask you that very annoying question. Take it how it's intended.
But then again, if your mood is legitimate remind people that crazy people are allowed to have bad days. That's usually good for a few hours of peace.
Good luck!
peaople that remind you to take meds arent just trying to be a pain in your ***,thay just care about you,and dont want anything to happen to u,and like u said,you have ended up in the hospital before,so either take your meds,or dont complain that people are bothering you.
There is nothing wrong with being asked OR reminded if you've taken your medicine. IF you have taken your medication just simply say YES and be PROUD that you TOOK IT ON YOUR OWN without having someone to tell you to do it! ITS A GOOD THING TO HAVE PEOPLE AROUND THAT CARE ABOUT YOU AND WANT TO BE SURE THAT YOU ARE ALRIGHT!! (STUFF HAPPENS-BE SAFE)
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