Hi daBug......I use that "negative" reminder myself. A little differently but the same idea in a way. I recall a miserable memory regarding the med AND the lesson learned that I never want to go through that again. I review that memory and I always decide that I am not into relearning everything over again......repeating the same errors over and over again is plain ass dumb.....something I seriously like to avoid
(04-10-2017, 03:28 AM)Cricket Wrote: [ -> ] (04-09-2017, 07:49 PM)mr nobody Wrote: [ -> ]Yes-when you fill your script there can be the temptation to take more.
Pain meds-somedays can be worse than others and you have to compensate for this issue.
A tool that I use for anxiety agents and sleeping agents is one of those weekly (one box per dayof the week) plastic pill containers-keeps dosing even-keeps you realistic.
A side benefit is that when you are looking at them laid out this way if you are having an ok day (and need less) and have a spare or two at the end of the week put them aside against need-has worked for me.
What's been workin' for me in controlling my dose is, tho I may want to take more at times, I just remind myself that if I take more than prescribed, I will pay dearly at the end of the month when I run out too early. Do I want to suffer horribly down the line, or temporarily suffer a little by not takin' that extra pill or two I may want at the moment. I only have to think of how terrible I will feel when the meds are gone before my next refill. Is it really worth it? Not for me. Somehow I have to use a little discipline and think hard about if I really need that extra dose, or think of the future.
It didn't use to be a big deal when it was easier to get more with a click, but now it's not so easy to replace those extra pills you took. Either suffer a little now, or A LOT down the road. I choose to avoid the latter. Works for me and come the end of the month, I'm soooo thankful I didn't run out early. I really miss the days past when there were no worries, but it's not so easy anymore. Discipline = survival.
Cricket
(04-10-2017, 04:01 PM)Popster Wrote: [ -> ]Hi daBug......I use that "negative" reminder myself. A little differently but the same idea in a way. I recall a miserable memory regarding the med AND the lesson learned that I never want to go through that again. I review that memory and I always decide that I am not into relearning everything over again......repeating the same errors over and over again is plain ass dumb.....something I seriously like to avoid
(04-10-2017, 03:28 AM)Cricket Wrote: [ -> ] (04-09-2017, 07:49 PM)mr nobody Wrote: [ -> ]Yes-when you fill your script there can be the temptation to take more.
Pain meds-somedays can be worse than others and you have to compensate for this issue.
A tool that I use for anxiety agents and sleeping agents is one of those weekly (one box per dayof the week) plastic pill containers-keeps dosing even-keeps you realistic.
A side benefit is that when you are looking at them laid out this way if you are having an ok day (and need less) and have a spare or two at the end of the week put them aside against need-has worked for me.
What's been workin' for me in controlling my dose is, tho I may want to take more at times, I just remind myself that if I take more than prescribed, I will pay dearly at the end of the month when I run out too early. Do I want to suffer horribly down the line, or temporarily suffer a little by not takin' that extra pill or two I may want at the moment. I only have to think of how terrible I will feel when the meds are gone before my next refill. Is it really worth it? Not for me. Somehow I have to use a little discipline and think hard about if I really need that extra dose, or think of the future.
It didn't use to be a big deal when it was easier to get more with a click, but now it's not so easy to replace those extra pills you took. Either suffer a little now, or A LOT down the road. I choose to avoid the latter. Works for me and come the end of the month, I'm soooo thankful I didn't run out early. I really miss the days past when there were no worries, but it's not so easy anymore. Discipline = survival.
Cricket
Hi Pops
I hear ya on learnin' a very uncomfortable lesson.
I swear, I've been tryin' very hard to do it right, but it looks like I'm gonna have a problem with runnin' out anyway. DAMMIT!
Went to my PM doc appt. today, but didn't have enough for my copay and they wouldn't let me see the doc until payment was in their grubby little hands. I don't get my disability check until the end of the month and then they don't have an open appt. for awhile. This is gonna be a serious problem. Guess I'm kinda stuck.
POOP, I can't win no matter what I do.
I sure would like to know who's burnin' all these black candles on me.
Life is gonna get very interesting by the end of this week.
Anyway, hope you are well and will stay that way. Have a good week Pops.
Cricket
A lesson learned is a lesson earned.....good luck!!!
(04-11-2017, 03:43 PM)Popster Wrote: [ -> ]A lesson learned is a lesson earned.....good luck!!!
Yippie! All is not lost after all. I called the Dr.'s office to see if any sooner appointments had opened and I got lucky. Now I will only be short a days dose, but I can stretch what I have left for 1 more day. I HOPE!
At least there's no terror written across my face now. Glad something finally went my way. I'm hoping all of this rotten luck is turnin' around for a change.
Da Bug is back and chirpin'.
Chirp away
Oh, praise God. I am so happy for u cricket. Good for u. Kindness, ethics and justice prevailed. I had written a post in distress about ur situation but it was depressing so i deleted it.
Now u have great news. U made my day. So happy for u.
(04-12-2017, 11:12 PM)Charon Wrote: [ -> ]Oh, praise God. I am so happy for u cricket. Good for u. Kindness, ethics and justice prevailed. I had written a post in distress about ur situation but it was depressing so i deleted it.
Now u have great news. U made my day. So happy for u.
Oh Char, don't get distressed over little old me. I know I bitch and complain a lot, but I manage to keep goin'. I guess when so many bad things keep happenin', I get down and spread my joy. I don't mean to be so negative all the time, but what else can ya talk about when there's so much negativity happenin'? Sorry I dump on you guys so much, but I have no one else to talk to about things. I try to talk to the pups but they just turn over and go back to sleep. Great friends they are
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I've got to try and be more positive. All I do is make myself more depresses. Guess I'm my own worst enemy LOL.
Anyway, Da Bug is doin' ok and feelin' better since I'm back with my family. Talkin' to you guys is therapeutic. Who needs a shrink?
Have yourselves a great evening and just send me da bill
Luv you all
Cricket
Yeah, we take u when u r happy, when u r sad. Whatever. We are what family is supposed to be.
You are very much loved here. Please vent when u need to. People can maybe offer new ideas.
but, i had noticed u were MIA for a day or two. Was concerned.
We all want to know Da Bug is gonna be wanting to still chirp away.
But, we are here for u to be happy, angry, whatever. We shall always love u. Nite, my friend. its gonna be fine.
I'm in my mid sixties, been self medicating for more than 50 years. i'll just go ahead and tell you i have no answers to these issues, about the only discipline Iv'e ever had is to same my money to buy more before I run out.
That said there is one thing that may or may not be helpful though as to when one comes to a time when they want or need to take a break, is use a slow taper method don't try and quit anything all at one. it's a lot easier on you psyche and system, you'll have a much better chance at success. And taking those brakes once in a while is what I give credit for my reasonably good health and ability to work 40 a week and enjoy and enjoy this stage of my life.
Regards.
F.W.D.
Oh, p.s. - alcohol is the most primitive medication there is, if you drink at all do it in moderation
(04-13-2017, 01:08 AM)Charon Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah, we take u when u r happy, when u r sad. Whatever. We are what family is supposed to be.
You are very much loved here. Please vent when u need to. People can maybe offer new ideas.
but, i had noticed u were MIA for a day or two. Was concerned.
We all want to know Da Bug is gonna be wanting to still chirp away.
But, we are here for u to be happy, angry, whatever. We shall always love u. Nite, my friend. its gonna be fine.
Hearing you say it's gonna be fine at the end of your post Charon makes me feel better. Even if it wasn't directed at me. I am under so much stress and anxiety right now and just thoes few words made me feel comfort that I'll need to sleep tonight. So a big thank you for that. Life has me on my ups and downs and some reassurance from someone makes my night.