Late AGAIN | ADHD Information

Ughhh...new to board and feeling so frustrated. No matter how hard I try I can't seem to EVER be on time. Today I was sooo late to a very important meeting. The funny part is that I thought it was at 12:30 even though it was clearly written in my daytimer as 12:00 - I arrived at 12:20 so proud because I was "early" and couldn't figure out why everyone was so angry at me.

I'm on Ritalin, which helps, but remembering to take it is impossible. I've tried placing it by my touthbrush, writing notes (I look right over them like they aren't even there.) Anyone come up with something to help them remember their meds?

Hi Winnie! I have a horrible time with getting anywhere on time...it has become worse as I've gotten older...I had to smile when I read what you said about how proud you were of yourself for getting there 10 minutes "early" only to find that you were actually late. That is exactly the kind of thing that happens to me...I don't think most people understand how anybody can be late like that...unless they have the "problem" themselves...I briefly tried Ritalin...made me mean...it put me in a crummy mood...I am taking Adderall now. It seems to be helping. I was just officially Dx'd a few weeks ago. I am thinking of trying to get the extended release, because I don't like having to take pills a few times a day. What you could do to avoid skipping your meds is just keep them in your purse, so at least you will have them with you so that you can take them when it does occur to you. If you wrap them in a tiny piece of foil and actually wedge the foil into your tooth brush-you'd definitely be reminded! Embarrassed

OH, Yes! I can relate to being late and forgetting meds. Today was my second day back to school (work) after summer break and I was late. The principal and my supervisor were in my room waiting for a meeting to start...not good. They both glanced at the clock but didn't say anything. Lucky for me. As for the meds...I like the toothbrush idea and I'll have to try that. I set my coffee pot up at night and put my mug on the counter in front of it. I put the pill bottle in the mug to remind me. Doesn't always work though. Once I just got out a new mug and used it, another time I just poured coffee on the bottle. I'm glad the bottle is plastic!

dede

ME TOO ME TOO ME TOOOOOOOOO!

I do this ALL the time, and NO, I don't have a system that works. I can't even get myself to open my daytimer.

Geesh, it's sooooo funny to read. I do the same thing. I have a stash in the glove compartment, at work and at home. My problem before I started taking slow release was that I'd forget to take it and then remember a couple hours later and take it or I'd forget if I'd taken it and end up doubling my dose!! Now I have one of those pill box thingy's that have the day on it that I keep in the same place and take at the same time everyday....and my boyfriend checks the box before I walk out the door.....works for me

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Before being switched to a time release I was having the same problems. This method worked for me but please feel free to tailor it to your own needs. Not everyone rides a Harley.

I have a Franklin Covey Day Planner. I have a HOG with Saddle Bags. I kept a small little plastic container in my saddle bags an equivalent for 1 full day of doses. Anytime I would take a pill I would write down the time I took in in the daily notes section. I also kept a small plastic container inside of my day planner. (An equivalent for 1 full day of doses.) I also kept a small plastic container inside of my desk. An equivalent for 1 full day of doses.

Here is why I had sooooo many stashes.

Sometimes I would forget my planner. Sometimes I would not replenish the pills in my planner and would need the pills in my desk. Sometimes I would be out riding around and of course not take my planner or be at work.

The only key is whichever container you borrowed from be sure to fill it back up the second you get home!!!! My other stashes were used sometimes because I would forget to refill them. The bike stash had saved my rear more times that not because sometimes I would forget when I first got home.

I hope that helps.

This hits home with me. I just wanted to cry when I read the late messages. My husband is sooooo fed up with me being late. I also try to be on time, and I suceed at times. I write down my appointments on the calender, and forget to ck the calendar. How I have put myself down for things like this.
Seems so simple for the so called normal person. I am so happy to find people just like me