I had trouble swallowing pills until I was in my late twenties. I could never do it. I think most of my trouble was mental, in that I was scared it would get stuck in my throat. The way I learned how to swallow pills was by buying several bags of M&Ms and just standing at the sink and practicing until I got it. I remember making a mess all over the sink with water coming out my mouth and all, and even out my nose several times. I took a while, but I eventually got it. I still have trouble on some of the larger ones. And BTW, you are not a piece of garbage. There are LOTS of people who have trouble swallowing pills. That's why they have compounding pharmacies, so that those who did can get liquid versions of the medications. I know you can do it if you keep trying. It took time for me to get it and I didn't I'd be able to do it. Don't give up.