I can tell the difference!

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Registered: 10-03-2003
I can tell the difference!
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Mon, 09-05-2005 - 9:33pm
I only took one St. John Wort yesterday and barely took one 30 minutes ago for today.
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 09-05-2005 - 10:05pm
Is there something you do everyday @ about the same time? For instance, do you eat breakfast @ 8AM? Maybe you can make the pills the same time as something you do regularly. I am so forgetful, I have to take mine with an activity. My roomate in college had a big sign on our BR mirror. *Take your pill.* LOL We are creatures of habit, Yavonne. We just need to get the habit started. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 10-03-2003
Tue, 09-06-2005 - 9:48pm
That's good advice.
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 9:27am
Just for you Yavonne:)
Health Tip: Remembering Your MedicinePublished September 06, 2005

(HealthDayNews) -- Do you keep forgetting to take your medication?


If so, use these tips from The U.S. National Heart Lung, and Blood Institute to jog your memory:



  • Put a picture of yourself on the refrigerator with a post-it-note saying, "Remember to take your medication."
  • Keep your medication on the night stand next to your side of the bed.
  • Take your pills right after you brush your teeth and keep them with your toothbrush.
  • Ask a friend to leave a reminder on your answering machine and don't erase the message.
  • Place your medicine in a weekly pill box.
  • Establish a buddy system with a friend who's also on daily medication and arrange to call each other every day.



 

 


 



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Registered: 10-03-2003
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 9:37pm
Thanks for the advice.

Yavonne


Wife to Devin 5/12/01


Mommy to Aaliyah 7/29/03

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Registered: 04-10-2004
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 10:04pm

If you have a cell phone that accepts text messages and use AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), AIM as a free service allows you to set reminders that send a text message to your phone or instant message (if you're online) with a customizeable little note. I use it to remind myself to take my birth control and Zoloft.

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Registered: 10-03-2003
Thu, 09-08-2005 - 9:39pm
Thanks for the idea!

Yavonne


Wife to Devin 5/12/01


Mommy to Aaliyah 7/29/03

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