Me Trying to Remember If I Took My Meds… or Just Thought About Taking Them

You know the moment.

You’re standing in the kitchen, staring at the pill bottle, completely unsure:Did I take it already? Or did I just think about taking it?You replay the morning.Open. Close. Walk. Sit. Wait—was that yesterday?

Welcome to the surreal world of chronic illness + brain fog, where the line between action and intention is permanently blurry.

Let me say it louder for the overwhelmed:This is normal. You are not broken. And you’re definitely not alone.

When Your Mind Is in Survival Mode

Living with chronic illness often means your brain is constantly multi-tasking:

• managing symptoms

• tracking triggers

• remembering appointments

• navigating fatigue

• and oh yeah… taking the meds that are supposed to help with all that.

It’s no wonder we blank out sometimes. It’s not a lack of discipline. It’s the toll of invisible labor.

You are not forgetful—you’re managing more than most people can see.

Grace for the Foggy Days

We can laugh at it (because what else can we do?), but the truth is, it’s frustrating. Forgetting meds can lead to flares or missed windows of relief. And that adds more weight to an already heavy day.

So here’s your reminder:Even if today felt scattered and unsure…Even if you took your meds late or missed them entirely…You are still worthy of kindness. Especially from yourself.

There’s no gold star for perfection. But there is quiet courage in continuing to care for yourself despite the chaos.

A Few Tools That Help

If you're tired of the daily guessing game, here are a few gentle tools to consider:

• 🧠 Pill reminder apps (like Medisafe or MyTherapy)

• 📦 AM/PM pill organizers

• 📅 Sticky notes by the kettle or mirror

• ✍️ Simple tracking journal (yes, even a tiny checkbox can go a long way)

• 🕯️ Ritual cues – Take meds after brushing teeth, lighting a candle, or feeding the dog.

Not because you “should” be more organized, but because you deserve to feel supported—even by future-you.

You’re doing better than you think. You’re showing up. And if today’s win is realizing you forgot your meds and taking them now?That still counts.