Help Struggling to take medication

[tatteredbone]

I'll write this quickly since I'm curious if there's any general advice I could use aside from seeking therapy and support from a professional as currently, nobody in my IRL life knows of my 15 or fewer overdose attempts.
I am currently prescribed anti-depressants (fluoxetine) and esomeprazole. The latter I really need. But because I previously attempted by taking 200-500mg of fluoxetine, I have developed a severe paranoia and nauseous feeling when I am confronted with the idea of taking pills or seeing them in front of me. recently I brought myself to take one paracetamol for my period, but it was a struggle and I nearly vomited when I felt the texture touch my tongue and slide down my throat. Even writing this is making me feel sick so I'll keep it brief, how the hell do I fix this?

 

[Kodokushi]

Can you talk to a therapist about it? They'll surely come up with a solution and provide general help. As a temporary solution...perhaps hiding the medicine in food can work? You'll need to forcefully turn your attention elsewhere while you eat, so you won't be focused on the medicine being there

Hopefully it'll be resolved and everything turns out good. Wishing you luck

 

[tatteredbone]

Can you talk to a therapist about it? They'll surely come up with a solution and provide general help. As a temporary solution...perhaps hiding the medicine in food can work? You'll need to forcefully turn your attention elsewhere while you eat, so you won't be focused on the medicine being there

Hopefully it'll be resolved and everything turns out good. Wishing you luck

I'll try that method and soon down the road hopefully! thank you

 

[LittleJem]

you could see if you can request liquid fluoxetine and maybe the other med can be liquid too?

 

[Roseate]

you could see if you can request liquid fluoxetine and maybe the other med can be liquid too?

They do that?? I used to complain so much and they would tell me to crush them

 

[scarecrowbubu]

I mean no harm, but after 15 attempts maybe it's not the best thing to do. I'm sure you were and still are in pain and I don't wish you more of it. Don't make it worse for yourself. If you really feel like you don't have any other choice think about it, atleast see if there is better ways to go at it. Wish you peace darling

 

[tatteredbone]

They do that?? I used to complain so much and they would tell me to crush them

yup! i think when i was first prescribed I was given the option but had totally forgot bc they told me it was gross tasting