A secret rebellion: why do you really forget to take your meds?

Pills by Rebecca Leigh
Pills by Rebecca Leigh

I was browsing an IBD forum when I saw a thread asking if others ever forgot to take their medications. Intrigued, I clicked and found the author was referring to that kind of selective forgetfulness so useful when avoiding any number of unpleasant tasks.

For example, I rarely overlook the last piece of chocolate cake cunningly concealed at the back of the fridge, but may forget, until it is too late, the new exercise regime I was starting first thing Monday morning (oh well, there’s always the next day).

It seems I am not alone. The thread quickly swelled as others sheepishly admitted to this secret rebellion…

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