How to get out of the mess you're in
Latest discovery: Pills.
Today I got a pill box out of the fridge. I have the days of the week marked. I usually try to tell a companion I have just taken my pill. At one point I wrote down the days on a list and ticked them off. I also keep the empty pill cover (the foil) beside my plate for the hour after breakfast, then place it carefully on top of the waste bin contents in case I am hunting there later.
Today I put one item back in the fridge - and discovered another lost yesterday. So here's my new list for finding my/your lost medicine.
How to find it - where to look:
When did you last have or use the item?
Check your room. Under the desk. Under clothes and newspapers. Behind the desk and screen.
Is it already in your bag, suitcase, car boot?
In the bedroom check beside the bed, behind it.
Hotels - check the bathroom, under the bed and pillow, in the fridge, behind the bedroom door.
Checklist:
If you've just come back from the hospital / pharmacy / shopping trip:
1 The tote bag, including pockets inside and out.
2 Pockets of your coat.
3 Empty plastic bags thrown in bin or bag collecting linen sausage.
4 tote bag left by front door.
5 Carrier bag left in boot of car.
6 Item in pocket of coat you wore today.
7 Pocket of coat you wore yesterday.
8 Already in medicine cabinet in bathroom.
9 Left on bed.
10 Beside sink where you got glass of water to take pill
11 Fell under table in kitchen / dining room.
12 Pocket of coat on back of chair where you are now sitting.
13 Coat you hung in hall.
14 Jacket you put in wardrobe in hall or bedroom.
15 Beside or behind other pills in fridge.
16 Fallen off bedside table between bed and bedside table.
17 Under car seat.
18 Behind or underneath papers on dining table or kitchen table where you both eat and work.
19 Inside paper bag which is marked with pharmacy name.
20 Behind water jug.
21 Behind bedside table.
22 Inside shoe beside bed.
23 Under clothes thrown off bed.
Checklist:
If you've just come back from the hospital / pharmacy / shopping trip:
1 The tote bag, including pockets inside and out.
2 Pockets of your coat.
3 Empty plastic bags thrown in bin or bag collecting linen sausage.
4 tote bag left by front door.
5 Carrier bag left in boot of car.
6 Item in pocket of coat you wore today.
7 Pocket of coat you wore yesterday.
8 Already in medicine cabinet in bathroom.
9 Left on bed.
10 Beside sink where you got glass of water to take pill
11 Fell under table in kitchen / dining room.
12 Pocket of coat on back of chair where you are now sitting.
13 Coat you hung in hall.
14 Jacket you put in wardrobe in hall or bedroom.
15 Beside or behind other pills in fridge.
16 Fallen off bedside table between bed and bedside table.
17 Under car seat.
18 Behind or underneath papers on dining table or kitchen table where you both eat and work.
19 Inside paper bag which is marked with pharmacy name.
20 Behind water jug.
21 Behind bedside table.
22 Inside shoe beside bed.
23 Under clothes thrown off bed.
