Here's another tip. If you have a capsule, like the one in the video, it floats in liquid, so tip your head down and it will be closer to he back of your mouth and easier to swallow. It's the opposite for tablets (often coated), they sink in liquid, so tip your head up and they will sink and be closer to back of your mouth again making it easier to swallow. Hope this helps!
this video and these comments are such a blessing, i’m never able to swallow pills because of anxiety and i’ve never seen advice on how to help that isn’t “try harder”
Yeahhh, "try harder" was pretty much the only advice I got too. I stumbled onto the carbonation thing by accident, and really struggle to take my meds without it. Luckily my meds are small enough that if I *have* to I can power through with just water, but it's so horrible, every single time, and the carbonation like she said really cuts that down to only about 5%. This coming from a person who thinks pain killer tablets are way too big and buys liquid versions when possible >_>
One I use on particularly difficult swallowing days is popping the med on top of a spoon of yoghurt. I've never once felt them going down that way, it just takes longer to have them all
Idk if this could be helpful in any way, but when i had to teach my little brother to swallow pills (he accidentally got prescribed pills instead of syrup), i did that: I took a grape (obviously anything similar will work too), cut it in many pieces, until the pieces were small enough for him to be able to swallow without chewing or being too scared. And because grapes are squishy, slippery, and also a familiar food, they are less scary to just swallow. When he was comfortable with the very tiny pieces of grape, i would increase the size of the grape pieces gradually (and i dont remember, but probably at some point ive introduced water to the equation). In terms of water, its probably a good idea to practice swallowing small grape pieces with water even when its not necessary, just to be familiar and comfortable with the motion (as someone who has taken a lot of pills in their life, im still sometimes scared to drink the water incorrectly). When he got to the point where he was able to swallow (with water) grape pieces that were big enough, i would cut the pill into a couple of pieces and put the pill pieces into the grape pieces, and after a while, i removed the grapes completely (but the size of the pill pieces was left the same), and then went from 1/4 pill, to 1/3, to 1/2, untill he was able to swallow the whole pill.
Another tip: Make sure that your medication does not have any interactions with grapefruit if the soda is flavored with it! I know some lemon-lime sodas (Squirt, I know for sure) use it. Grapefruit is known to interact with lots of different meds 😊
Grapefruit is the worst but OJ, lime juice etc also have impact. Its the pH of the grapefruit that is the issue when it goes into the stomach with the medication, it alters the rate the medication releases into the body. Typically it causes too much to enter your blood stream too quickly.
And most ADHD meds (and some others) shouldn't be taken within a few hours of Vitamin C - which can reduce the effectiveness of the meds. Some energy or health drinks in particular have a fair dose of Vit C, aka citric acid.
Oh dang I didn’t know that about lemon lime soda. I can’t have grapefruit because of my thyroid meds but I thought it was just straight grapefruit I didn’t know it was hidden in things. Thanks for the heads up!
yeah I'm on zoloft and the other day i was looking in the fridge for a drink, saw some grapefruit juice and was immediately like "shit no no no don't drink that don't want serotonin syndrome" glad i thoroughly read my prescription instructions and researched the drug! don't think my doctor mentioned it
It's okay they just wiped it down with the same rag that they used for cleaning everything else. And I'm sure they just changed the water 3 days ago for the bucket 😂😂😂
Unless yall are germaphobes and are washing your hands 10-15 times a day your hands are gonna be covered in the same gross ass germs, probably worse cause they clean the table more than the handle you had to touch to get in the building
yeah be careful of that, if the capsule dissolves too quickly then it can cause an overdose, since you're not supposed to get everything in the pill all at once. it slowly dissolves in your digestive tract
@sophiechauvin4025 I believe the point Jessica was trying to make is that some oral medications are enteric coated, meaning they arent supposed to begin breaking down until they are past the point of the stomach. Carbonation may cause these medications to begin breaking down too early, changing the way in which the body absorbs the medication.
Well no not quite. Carbonation isn’t the issue, carbonation is CO2 gas disolves into the liquid medium, co2 is very stable and doesn’t really react to other things. Meaning it doesn’t break anything down. However soda’s have other ingredients typically like citrus acids and the like. Acids do break down capsules, if you need a capsule to be taken and need a soda I suggest a carbonated water or mix your own soda’s with a soda stream and flavor squirties at home!
That works if u taking pill every now n then or just at dinner but for people with chronic illnesses taking 10 pills a day or even 5 a day would be a lot to always have to have food. Also with pain meds or certain medications u want it to act fast and it won’t with food around it.
no bec tons are disgusting and leave a horrible taste on your tongue and down your throat. the only way i can take any pill ( ive actually taught myself to take many at once) is drink in my mouth first then pop the pill/pills in and quickly swallow with my head still tilted back. for a while i had to turn my thoughts off so i couldnt even acknowledge what i was doing,no nerves that way, but now i can do it daily without worry.
This is actually SUCH A GOOD TIP!! I'm autistic too and I am very sensitive and reaaaaally bad with swallowing bigger pills. Even my paracetamol is a chew tablet.
A tip that I use is to put it into the back of your throat and then drink alot and swallow as if your just drinking. I feel like when people get nervous it’s because they feel it move from the front of their mouth to the back of their throat so this actually helps a lot x💕
So many people tried to get me to swallow pills this way when I was little but I can't handle the sensation of the pill in my mouth at all without something else in my mouth. I take my pills with food. Like I chew food and then put the pill on the top of the mashed up food, and then swallow.
Yup, that's my trick too with the massive multivitamin pills. Put it as far back on your tongue as possible then slush it with water. I literally won't be able to swallow them if I just put them on the tip or the middle. My body just instinctively keeps them in my mouth.
I take first small sip, tilt my head back, drop the pill inside, swallow, take big gulp and swallow, usually works, when pill is big, I need more gulps. What she showed wouldn't work on me, I have issues with carbonated drinks, if there's anything that I really wanna drink, I need it to go flat first or take tiny, tiny sips. 🙈 No way I'm gonna swallow a carbonated drink just like that in regular sips or gulps.
I do this as well, it means I can't actually feel the pill in my mouth as well and if I have to take regular pills i usually have to eat it with food as I always have a sensation that the pill is stuck in my mouth. In that case I have it in the middle of a meal and then swallowing food after can alleviate the feeling
i watched a portion of an episode, but was turned off from one of the first girls being incredibly rude regarding guys, she was autistic but knew that she was desireable and thus laughs about ghosting and ignoring guys just didn't sit right with me, and I am autistic myself, sadly as a guy it does make it harder.
@@istoppedcaring6209 Yes there were some incredibly rude people, but the majority of the show has very heartwarming. A couple episodes brought tears to my eyes and I suggest you watch it. I understand if it makes you uncomfortable but not all the people on the show were like that there were actually some very nice people. Who knows it might give you a little more confidence!
@@istoppedcaring6209 was it the girl that wanted a guy that had a lot of money and the same passions as her? i think her name was dani, the one with the animation studio. she annoyed me
I usually take a sip of my drink, tip my head back, and drop the pill right into the back of my throat and swallow immediately. It's mostly the bitter taste of pills that bother me so that helps bypass that
Saaaaaame, pain killer is expensive for kids lmao 😭😅@@crazymusicchick Don't be afraid to ask if liquid/chewable are options! Just learn from my mistakes and be sure to ask the price difference too- I once spent over $100 testing a new chewable allergy med that I reacted poorly to after the first pill, lol. I was quite shocked when I picked up that script, but so sure it would help, and then so crushed when it didn't, what a roller coaster that was...
I have to supplement my calcium because of other medications I take. Those pills are HUGE. I couldn't do it, and the kids ones were super expensive. I ended up switching to just the powdered form, but I can't stand it mixed with any kind of drink or yogurt or applesauce or anything. When my friend saw me dump a quarter of a teaspoon of calcium carbonate powder into my mouth, followed by a swig of water, she said it was the bravest thing she'd ever seen. The powder is a lot heavier than powdered sugar, for example, so I never choke on it. It's not pleasant, but I can handle it.
The algorithm is crazy, YT is reading my mind now. I was thinking about all this earlier today when taking my medication. I thought about my sister who cannot take tablets at all and I have to take like 15 a day🙈
They have access to most of your browsing history (even from "private" tabs) and it's matched to your Google account. Meta/Facebook is even more invasive.
It's so nice to see that other people do this too. I started having a hard time swallowing pills a few years ago and figured out that if I use soda or a bubbly energy drink, it makes it so I can barely feel the pill
I also say put the pill on the tip of the tongue not the back, and a straw really helps because you are sucking the drink in so bloop it goes flying in with your drink down ur throat voila. So a combo of not putting pill too far back, carbonation, and straw and you can tackle any pill.
How diverse people are! I could never! I take first small sip, tilt my head back, drop the pill inside, swallow, take big gulp and swallow, usually works, when pill is big, I need more gulps. What she showed nor your tips wouldn't work on me, I have issues with carbonated drinks, if there's anything that I really wanna drink, I need it to go flat first or take tiny, tiny sips. 🙈 No way I'm gonna swallow a carbonated drink just like that in regular sips or gulps.
@@vanillablossom I'm the exact same way with carbonated drinks. i also only swallow pills with anything flavored if the pill is super gross tasting, otherwise i prefer swallowing pills with regular filtered water
@@Ari_C same here! Though my pills are usually neutral tasting, so water is enough. And tbh I usually drink just plain water. Tea is fine when I'm guest somewhere to not be a bother and anything else (smoothies, tomato juice etc.) I choose to drink on stressful days (when I'm overstimulated), because then I'm able to take only liquids, so I need all calories available. 😅 But also cannot stand too much sweetness at once, so prefer vegetable juices / smoothies over fruity. 🙈
I found this video about a week ago and finally used it today so I could take my pill WITH you and I am literally sobbing right now because I've never swallowed a capsule in my life before today THANK YOU 😭❤️
I think that's a good idea! I have a hard time swallowing my pills because their so large. I also hate the sensation and i have a sensitive gag. Thanks for the tip!
Another tip, tilt ur head down for capsules and tilt ur head up for solid pills, it’s so the pill is in the back of ur throat so it goes down first. I also pull my thumb to get rid of my gag reflex
To be a little more specific, i recommend placing it along the center line of the tongue (between the two muscles) and slide it as far back as you comfortably can without feeling the urge to gag. If its a long capsule like that, make sure you put it lengthways with the tongue so you feel it less. I recommend NOT using a straw if thats something you are comfortably able to do. I find that the slow trickle of fluids from the straw not only will give the pill more time to potentially slip out of place, but will begin to loosen the outer coating, which sometimes tastes nasty. If you prefer to use a straw, drink first then put in the pill second. If you can swig the drink, do it in the opposite order.
I do the drink first too, and I never knew that “most” people put the pill in first. But I always hated the taste of certain ones and developed this method. Sometimes they’re even too nasty to do it this way, and you just have to hold it in like she said 😂😂😂 those huge amoxicillin pills get me every time.
once when i was young a doctor made me put the pill in first and sit on my tongue to let it get smaller before swallowing so i didn’t choke (she didn’t know i had no problem taking pills and it’s the liquid medicine that i refuse to take). it was literally awful.
@@idioticbagel2833Pills are iffy for me but liquid is the worst. I physically can’t get myself to swallow it, especially if it’s something like NyQuil. The last time I tried nyquil I swallowed just to gag it all back up immediately after.
I will try it. I have swallowing anxiety so bad that I am gagging just watching this, reading the comments, thinking about it... but this is a tip I've never tried before. Worth a shot.
Whenever I have to swallow a pill or two, I bury them under a spoonful of applesauce and then gulp it down. It helps because the applesauce is thicker, so it's harder to notice it.😊
I have never had issues swallowing pills until recently, but I always just reload a small sip then pills then do a couple big sips back to back so it feels like I'm just drinking water
I always take a big sip of some kinda drink, tilt my head back so it makes a pool in the back of my throat, and drop the pill directly into that pool and swallow. helps the pill go down fast without feeling/tasting it too much👍
@@cookedricee this sounds (and looks) really weird but i mean that i like, full-on stick my fingers in my mouth to make sure the pill goes where i want it. i still “drop” it but there’s a technique to getting it where i want i guess. cuz i totally get what you mean and *hate* the taste and feeling of pills touching anything inside my mouth😭
@@jayded_squidd7846 god that's so much smarter than how I've been doing it, I can't believe I didn't think of that before 💀 I just chuck it in and hope it lands right lol
@@abbyb6958 yeah i’ve had people think it’s weird as well. some people like to tell me about how many pills they can take at once and how easy it is for them and im just like okay?? that’s good for you i guess. not all of us are blessed with such swallowing capabilities💀 i’m the type of person who chokes on water at least once a week and it’s been that way since i was little so i don’t like taking chances lmao
Tip your head down for pills that float! And back for pills that sink. I have a little fistful of pills I have to take at night, and I separate them into floaty pills and sinking pills and so one of each lol She's SO RIGHT about covering your mouth to make sure you don't spit it out. I still do that every time because you never know when the 5% is gonna happen 😂
Pharmacist here. If you put the liquid in your mouth first and then drop in the pill(s), you won't have to work nearly so hard taking your medication. Your body's natural instinct to swallow the liquid will take over any difficulty in swallowing the pill(s) that's in there with it. Works 100% of the time. Seriously.
Pro tip: most pills dissolve quick. If you catch yourself actually choking on a pill, don’t worry, it will dissolve. So don’t worry about choking! If it happens, you’ll be okay.
I apologize if you see a bunch of comments from me I found your channel today but that makes so much sense I used to only be able to take my meds with soda specifically
I've never been able to drink liquid medicines as a kid so pills were my only option. I'd still always have a hard battle tricking my brain into swallowing pills until I was on a road trip and I'd gotten a frozen slushy. The thickness and carbonization was a game changer and taking multiple pills at once became a breeze. Now I just keep a stash of little cans of sodas to help me out!
Thank-you for this channel. I was diagnosed at age 45 with both ADHD and Autism Level 1. I did not get the learning disabilities comorbidity with it. We’re all different yet alike in so many ways. The more we talk about ourselves, the more knowledge people will have about who we are. Regardless of what level autism we have, or what other comorbidities we have, we are all worth of love, acceptance and friendships. ❤
I’m always so happy when I have a soda to take my pills with! Although I used to think the carbonation would make the pill shell break open in my mouth lol
There are liquid versions of some meds but these may be prohibitively expensive. A lot of tablets can be crushed and mixed with drinks or yogurt. Have a chat with your pharmacist and they will be able to advise on the suitability of your meds for this (source-I work with pharmacists every day and we often get this question for kids,older people or people with sensory issues).
I’m saving this video to watch every time I take this aggressively large pill, that gets stuck in my throat every time I take it. I have already been taking it with pop, but your encouraging and reassuring af and my throat didn’t close on it this time. See you in a couple hours😂
Thank you it helped, and I also don’t use water are pop, but I don’t pay attention and when I take a pill it helps and your trick helped. You have a new subscriber ❤
This is a great trick. Another one I like to use is lifting my leg up slightly off the ground while I swallow the pill. It tricks my brain into focusing on my leg instead of hyperfocusing on the possibility of the pill getting stuck in my throat
My son has autism and is 15. Today he got put on antibiotics but the liquid form would have been too much to have to drink so he got capsules. Thank you so much for this vid because finally he can now swallow tablets and has done so twice. Both first time trying!!! ❤ I’m so proud of him and thankful for your video 😌
This video just helped me take my first pill! I’ve always had this huge fear of taking pills, but I used this technique and it went down just fine. Thank you!
I used to deathly scared of swallowing pills even the tiniest ones because I actually choked on one when I was younger and it traumatized me, for 2 years I couldn’t swallow pills but eventually I grew out of it, what helped for me was just not thinking about it and swallowing it as fast as I can.
I just tried that and it works so well! It even works with the big, bitter, pills! I usually have some food (something with bread or potatoes preferably) and when I’m ready to swallow my mouthful I put the pill inside and swallow. Works 99% of the time! If they are bitter try have sweet food like a cinnamon bun or fries and ketchup.
I’m happy to see ppl finding way to get around it, and it is definitely a improvement, I stopped doing this cuz I’ve heard someone said that if u drink carbonated drink w meds, the meds might not work as well, this is just want I’ve hear not sure if I’m right.
I did this on accident once and realized soda made it easier. I continued to use soda. I never knew why it kept working flawlessly. Now I do, thank you for this video, it explained everything so well and now I get why that works
Thanks for the tip ill try it. Also my trick is to lean my head forward and it helps but you have to like almost touch your chin to your chest. I learned it for a nurse it puts your throat in a better position
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who needs soda when taking these! I have 14 pills a day that I have to take and I got berated by some people when I asked if I could have a soda rather than just water. It was just so hard taking those pills since it would get stuck at the back of my throat because of that sticky outer layer when it got wet. And I would always end up gagging on it. It hurt so much. At least now it hurts a little less- and I always just have soda with me lol.
I have this issue with pills. I hate the feeling of taking them, but i have too. I usually take them all at once to only have that experience once instead of multiple times, and drinking lots helps! This is such a great trick! I also have autism as well as other things like anxiety, adhd and ocd.
Oh my goodness I do something similar! :0 I always take a drink of something (soda, sparkling water, whatever I have on hand) before I take a pill like ibuprofen! Makes me feel better to not worry about choking that way!😊
That's the method I use. I also tilt my head based on if it sinks or floats. To make it move faster. But I find that soda makes it harder for me. I prefer juice or milk then water then soda if none of those are available.
When I was 11-12 years old, my older sister he bought a pack of M&Ms and made me swallow them with water until I got used to it. So now I can swallow basically any pill without trouble. Thanks, sister.
also, if its a jell or capcule pill swallow with your head down, and when its a regular pill, swallow with your head looking to the ceiling. helps the big pills go down and keeps the sticky ones from sticking
Yes!! Thank you! Finally another floater!! Everyone that has ever seen me take a pill has commented on how i do water (or soda) first then pill. I've had to take pills since i was a kid and I've always done it this way, it just floats right down 95% of the time. The 5% it'll get stuck and miss its ride, then ya choke. That feeling when you feel a bit less weird for something you've been told is weird for forever 😊
I’ve done the same thing since I was around 10. The feeling was too much for me so I wouldn’t take the meds I needed to get through the day. Works wonders but bit difficult when explaining to the doctors when I need to take meds at the hospital (for me personally) hahaha
Yes!! I figured this out cause I take allergy medicine like xyzal and it makes my throat feel odd but one time I had a soda and it felt like it wasn’t even there!
AS A PARAMEDIC I ALSO ADVISE YOU TO NOT PUT PILLS IN PUBLIC TABLES AS IT CONTAMINATES YOUR MEDICATION ❤ BUT IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE YOU HAVE A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM IS SHOULD BE FINE FOR LIKE 4 SECONDS😅
I've always recommended using a straw, the sucking action helps pull the pill down. If it's a bigger pill, or a kid who's struggling, I use a smoothie or something more viscous.
tapping your nose or squeezing your nose helps for me, as a distraction. sometimes reading something nearby also helps, like reading the back of the pill bottle as a distraction
Here's another tip. If you have a capsule, like the one in the video, it floats in liquid, so tip your head down and it will be closer to he back of your mouth and easier to swallow. It's the opposite for tablets (often coated), they sink in liquid, so tip your head up and they will sink and be closer to back of your mouth again making it easier to swallow. Hope this helps!
Genius!😊
Very smart! 🤓
Thank you I have a capsule pill and I end up spitting it out and my parents get mad so thank you
Oh wow, I have capsules and I can only swallow them by tilting my head back. I used to be terrified of choking but now it’s a daily thing, so I gotta
i do this with small advil 😭
this video and these comments are such a blessing, i’m never able to swallow pills because of anxiety and i’ve never seen advice on how to help that isn’t “try harder”
Yeahhh, "try harder" was pretty much the only advice I got too. I stumbled onto the carbonation thing by accident, and really struggle to take my meds without it. Luckily my meds are small enough that if I *have* to I can power through with just water, but it's so horrible, every single time, and the carbonation like she said really cuts that down to only about 5%. This coming from a person who thinks pain killer tablets are way too big and buys liquid versions when possible >_>
One I use on particularly difficult swallowing days is popping the med on top of a spoon of yoghurt. I've never once felt them going down that way, it just takes longer to have them all
Yep and even a doctor told me I was being a wuss. Glad to see people actually helping others!
i like to mix mine in apple sauce and just eat it quickly
u don't really notice it as much
Idk if this could be helpful in any way, but when i had to teach my little brother to swallow pills (he accidentally got prescribed pills instead of syrup), i did that:
I took a grape (obviously anything similar will work too), cut it in many pieces, until the pieces were small enough for him to be able to swallow without chewing or being too scared. And because grapes are squishy, slippery, and also a familiar food, they are less scary to just swallow. When he was comfortable with the very tiny pieces of grape, i would increase the size of the grape pieces gradually (and i dont remember, but probably at some point ive introduced water to the equation). In terms of water, its probably a good idea to practice swallowing small grape pieces with water even when its not necessary, just to be familiar and comfortable with the motion (as someone who has taken a lot of pills in their life, im still sometimes scared to drink the water incorrectly).
When he got to the point where he was able to swallow (with water) grape pieces that were big enough, i would cut the pill into a couple of pieces and put the pill pieces into the grape pieces, and after a while, i removed the grapes completely (but the size of the pill pieces was left the same), and then went from 1/4 pill, to 1/3, to 1/2, untill he was able to swallow the whole pill.
Another tip: Make sure that your medication does not have any interactions with grapefruit if the soda is flavored with it! I know some lemon-lime sodas (Squirt, I know for sure) use it. Grapefruit is known to interact with lots of different meds 😊
Thanks for this knowledge! I would’ve never known.
Grapefruit is the worst but OJ, lime juice etc also have impact. Its the pH of the grapefruit that is the issue when it goes into the stomach with the medication, it alters the rate the medication releases into the body. Typically it causes too much to enter your blood stream too quickly.
And most ADHD meds (and some others) shouldn't be taken within a few hours of Vitamin C - which can reduce the effectiveness of the meds. Some energy or health drinks in particular have a fair dose of Vit C, aka citric acid.
Oh dang I didn’t know that about lemon lime soda. I can’t have grapefruit because of my thyroid meds but I thought it was just straight grapefruit I didn’t know it was hidden in things. Thanks for the heads up!
yeah I'm on zoloft and the other day i was looking in the fridge for a drink, saw some grapefruit juice and was immediately like "shit no no no don't drink that don't want serotonin syndrome" glad i thoroughly read my prescription instructions and researched the drug! don't think my doctor mentioned it
Another tip: don't place any pills/capsules on a public dining table before swallowing it.❤
Was totally looking for this comment!!! The OCD in me was for real freaking out...I couldn't watch her swallow the pill 😶😅
Well thank goodness you aren’t the one taking the pill, since it triggered you so much 🙄💀
@@chleorrrrnorrrrr2915 thank goodness indeed
It's okay they just wiped it down with the same rag that they used for cleaning everything else. And I'm sure they just changed the water 3 days ago for the bucket 😂😂😂
Unless yall are germaphobes and are washing your hands 10-15 times a day your hands are gonna be covered in the same gross ass germs, probably worse cause they clean the table more than the handle you had to touch to get in the building
Tip carbonation can brake down the capsule to quickly so be careful what you do this with.
Yeah, I choose certain flavored sodas just in case that happens. Just in case the medicine breaks down before I swallow lol
yeah be careful of that, if the capsule dissolves too quickly then it can cause an overdose, since you're not supposed to get everything in the pill all at once. it slowly dissolves in your digestive tract
@sophiechauvin4025 I believe the point Jessica was trying to make is that some oral medications are enteric coated, meaning they arent supposed to begin breaking down until they are past the point of the stomach. Carbonation may cause these medications to begin breaking down too early, changing the way in which the body absorbs the medication.
@@PinkGumballsPharmacist here. Your explanation is absolutely correct.
Well no not quite. Carbonation isn’t the issue, carbonation is CO2 gas disolves into the liquid medium, co2 is very stable and doesn’t really react to other things. Meaning it doesn’t break anything down. However soda’s have other ingredients typically like citrus acids and the like. Acids do break down capsules, if you need a capsule to be taken and need a soda I suggest a carbonated water or mix your own soda’s with a soda stream and flavor squirties at home!
My gramma taught me to just put the pill in before you swallow a bite of food. You won't even notice
This is the only way I have ever been able to swallow pills
That’s what I do! It’s the ultimate hack
What if u need to fast on those pills.
That works if u taking pill every now n then or just at dinner but for people with chronic illnesses taking 10 pills a day or even 5 a day would be a lot to always have to have food. Also with pain meds or certain medications u want it to act fast and it won’t with food around it.
no bec tons are disgusting and leave a horrible taste on your tongue and down your throat. the only way i can take any pill ( ive actually taught myself to take many at once) is drink in my mouth first then pop the pill/pills in and quickly swallow with my head still tilted back.
for a while i had to turn my thoughts off so i couldnt even acknowledge what i was doing,no nerves that way, but now i can do it daily without worry.
This is actually SUCH A GOOD TIP!! I'm autistic too and I am very sensitive and reaaaaally bad with swallowing bigger pills. Even my paracetamol is a chew tablet.
I'm autistic too and as long as I have juice, I can even swallow 3 "big" pills at once
interesting thanks.
I just ask forr kids versions of everything
I take my pills with apple sauce! I have a really sensitive gag reflex, but a spoon full of apple sauce has never failed to get a pill down cleanly.
A tip that I use is to put it into the back of your throat and then drink alot and swallow as if your just drinking. I feel like when people get nervous it’s because they feel it move from the front of their mouth to the back of their throat so this actually helps a lot x💕
So many people tried to get me to swallow pills this way when I was little but I can't handle the sensation of the pill in my mouth at all without something else in my mouth.
I take my pills with food. Like I chew food and then put the pill on the top of the mashed up food, and then swallow.
Yup, that's my trick too with the massive multivitamin pills. Put it as far back on your tongue as possible then slush it with water. I literally won't be able to swallow them if I just put them on the tip or the middle. My body just instinctively keeps them in my mouth.
I take first small sip, tilt my head back, drop the pill inside, swallow, take big gulp and swallow, usually works, when pill is big, I need more gulps.
What she showed wouldn't work on me, I have issues with carbonated drinks, if there's anything that I really wanna drink, I need it to go flat first or take tiny, tiny sips. 🙈 No way I'm gonna swallow a carbonated drink just like that in regular sips or gulps.
I do this as well, it means I can't actually feel the pill in my mouth as well and if I have to take regular pills i usually have to eat it with food as I always have a sensation that the pill is stuck in my mouth. In that case I have it in the middle of a meal and then swallowing food after can alleviate the feeling
I remember seeing her on Love on the spectrum. She’s such a joyful and happy soul hope she finds someone 😊❤
I need season 2!
I knew she looked familiar!
i watched a portion of an episode, but was turned off from one of the first girls being incredibly rude regarding guys, she was autistic but knew that she was desireable and thus laughs about ghosting and ignoring guys
just didn't sit right with me, and I am autistic myself, sadly as a guy it does make it harder.
@@istoppedcaring6209 Yes there were some incredibly rude people, but the majority of the show has very heartwarming. A couple episodes brought tears to my eyes and I suggest you watch it. I understand if it makes you uncomfortable but not all the people on the show were like that there were actually some very nice people. Who knows it might give you a little more confidence!
@@istoppedcaring6209 was it the girl that wanted a guy that had a lot of money and the same passions as her? i think her name was dani, the one with the animation studio. she annoyed me
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who struggles taking they’re meds lol
As someone who really struggles to take pills even tiny ones this is actually so helpful thank you so much 😭
Use chewed up food!! The pill disappears into the food and you swallow as normal!
With applesauce is truly the best way
I usually take a sip of my drink, tip my head back, and drop the pill right into the back of my throat and swallow immediately. It's mostly the bitter taste of pills that bother me so that helps bypass that
Drink in first! Always the way to go. I never thought about my medicine taking difficulty being a sensory/ADHD problem before.
For some reason that never occurred to me! Thank you. I really wish more medication could be liquid or chewable.
Why can't all medicines be lol I resort to kids medication sometimes lol
Saaaaaame, pain killer is expensive for kids lmao 😭😅@@crazymusicchick
Don't be afraid to ask if liquid/chewable are options! Just learn from my mistakes and be sure to ask the price difference too- I once spent over $100 testing a new chewable allergy med that I reacted poorly to after the first pill, lol. I was quite shocked when I picked up that script, but so sure it would help, and then so crushed when it didn't, what a roller coaster that was...
@@blaireshoe8738 not here basically the same maybe alittle more but pandol and nurfoen make adult disovable/chewable pain killers
I have to supplement my calcium because of other medications I take. Those pills are HUGE. I couldn't do it, and the kids ones were super expensive. I ended up switching to just the powdered form, but I can't stand it mixed with any kind of drink or yogurt or applesauce or anything.
When my friend saw me dump a quarter of a teaspoon of calcium carbonate powder into my mouth, followed by a swig of water, she said it was the bravest thing she'd ever seen. The powder is a lot heavier than powdered sugar, for example, so I never choke on it. It's not pleasant, but I can handle it.
The algorithm is crazy, YT is reading my mind now. I was thinking about all this earlier today when taking my medication. I thought about my sister who cannot take tablets at all and I have to take like 15 a day🙈
SAME 😭
Yup. Humans are varied and wild.
They have access to most of your browsing history (even from "private" tabs) and it's matched to your Google account. Meta/Facebook is even more invasive.
Yeah, it works! I do that a lot because I absolutely hated taking meds for the longest time with a chronic fear of choking/puking. Huge help
It's so nice to see that other people do this too. I started having a hard time swallowing pills a few years ago and figured out that if I use soda or a bubbly energy drink, it makes it so I can barely feel the pill
It was very helpful to start drinking before I put the pill in, having the drink already to go helps distract...
I barely notice the pill anymore.
I also say put the pill on the tip of the tongue not the back, and a straw really helps because you are sucking the drink in so bloop it goes flying in with your drink down ur throat voila.
So a combo of not putting pill too far back, carbonation, and straw and you can tackle any pill.
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i put pills under my tongue so i don't have to taste them as much
How diverse people are! I could never! I take first small sip, tilt my head back, drop the pill inside, swallow, take big gulp and swallow, usually works, when pill is big, I need more gulps.
What she showed nor your tips wouldn't work on me, I have issues with carbonated drinks, if there's anything that I really wanna drink, I need it to go flat first or take tiny, tiny sips. 🙈 No way I'm gonna swallow a carbonated drink just like that in regular sips or gulps.
@@vanillablossom I'm the exact same way with carbonated drinks. i also only swallow pills with anything flavored if the pill is super gross tasting, otherwise i prefer swallowing pills with regular filtered water
@@Ari_C same here! Though my pills are usually neutral tasting, so water is enough. And tbh I usually drink just plain water. Tea is fine when I'm guest somewhere to not be a bother and anything else (smoothies, tomato juice etc.) I choose to drink on stressful days (when I'm overstimulated), because then I'm able to take only liquids, so I need all calories available. 😅 But also cannot stand too much sweetness at once, so prefer vegetable juices / smoothies over fruity. 🙈
I found this video about a week ago and finally used it today so I could take my pill WITH you and I am literally sobbing right now because I've never swallowed a capsule in my life before today THANK YOU 😭❤️
I think that's a good idea! I have a hard time swallowing my pills because their so large. I also hate the sensation and i have a sensitive gag. Thanks for the tip!
Same here!
Another tip, tilt ur head down for capsules and tilt ur head up for solid pills, it’s so the pill is in the back of ur throat so it goes down first. I also pull my thumb to get rid of my gag reflex
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your such a good influence! Keep up the good work on your channel!
To be a little more specific, i recommend placing it along the center line of the tongue (between the two muscles) and slide it as far back as you comfortably can without feeling the urge to gag. If its a long capsule like that, make sure you put it lengthways with the tongue so you feel it less.
I recommend NOT using a straw if thats something you are comfortably able to do. I find that the slow trickle of fluids from the straw not only will give the pill more time to potentially slip out of place, but will begin to loosen the outer coating, which sometimes tastes nasty.
If you prefer to use a straw, drink first then put in the pill second. If you can swig the drink, do it in the opposite order.
I’ve never seen someone take pills the way I do, thank you!!!
for real! this trick works wonders i can’t take my pills with water but carbonated drinks work so well
Yeah so fun more people know about this trick I've done too. I still can't swallow big pills no matter what though :/
Woah I always do the drink first too!!! It makes me feel like nothing it there!!! Still know it's there, but it's like a little trick!
I do the drink first too, and I never knew that “most” people put the pill in first.
But I always hated the taste of certain ones and developed this method. Sometimes they’re even too nasty to do it this way, and you just have to hold it in like she said 😂😂😂 those huge amoxicillin pills get me every time.
@@Ava-cq1ziI am the exact same 😨 my friends always tease me about it aswell 🥲🥲
once when i was young a doctor made me put the pill in first and sit on my tongue to let it get smaller before swallowing so i didn’t choke (she didn’t know i had no problem taking pills and it’s the liquid medicine that i refuse to take). it was literally awful.
@@idioticbagel2833Pills are iffy for me but liquid is the worst. I physically can’t get myself to swallow it, especially if it’s something like NyQuil. The last time I tried nyquil I swallowed just to gag it all back up immediately after.
@@Ava-cq1ziI'm the same way!
I will try it. I have swallowing anxiety so bad that I am gagging just watching this, reading the comments, thinking about it... but this is a tip I've never tried before. Worth a shot.
Anyone else just finished watching every single Kaelynn video and now you're just waiting for her to post more? Thank you Kaelynn you're amazing!
Whenever I have to swallow a pill or two, I bury them under a spoonful of applesauce and then gulp it down. It helps because the applesauce is thicker, so it's harder to notice it.😊
This is my brother's technique. It never worked for me but he swears by it.
I have never had issues swallowing pills until recently, but I always just reload a small sip then pills then do a couple big sips back to back so it feels like I'm just drinking water
The squishy shark got me. 😁squeeze squeeze!
I found this out on my own and I’ve been doing it for years. It’s a really good tip. Glad to see people sharing it.
I always take a big sip of some kinda drink, tilt my head back so it makes a pool in the back of my throat, and drop the pill directly into that pool and swallow. helps the pill go down fast without feeling/tasting it too much👍
And if you have my luck you miscalculate and it drops right on your tongue right before the pool of liquid so you still end up tasting it anyways 😮💨
@@cookedricee this sounds (and looks) really weird but i mean that i like, full-on stick my fingers in my mouth to make sure the pill goes where i want it. i still “drop” it but there’s a technique to getting it where i want i guess. cuz i totally get what you mean and *hate* the taste and feeling of pills touching anything inside my mouth😭
@@jayded_squidd7846 god that's so much smarter than how I've been doing it, I can't believe I didn't think of that before 💀 I just chuck it in and hope it lands right lol
I do this too!! I’m glad I’m not the only one bc others think my method is weird😅
@@abbyb6958 yeah i’ve had people think it’s weird as well. some people like to tell me about how many pills they can take at once and how easy it is for them and im just like okay?? that’s good for you i guess. not all of us are blessed with such swallowing capabilities💀 i’m the type of person who chokes on water at least once a week and it’s been that way since i was little so i don’t like taking chances lmao
Tip your head down for pills that float! And back for pills that sink. I have a little fistful of pills I have to take at night, and I separate them into floaty pills and sinking pills and so one of each lol
She's SO RIGHT about covering your mouth to make sure you don't spit it out. I still do that every time because you never know when the 5% is gonna happen 😂
Pharmacist here. If you put the liquid in your mouth first and then drop in the pill(s), you won't have to work nearly so hard taking your medication. Your body's natural instinct to swallow the liquid will take over any difficulty in swallowing the pill(s) that's in there with it. Works 100% of the time. Seriously.
The little shark shake is adorable 😊
I totally agree! Works with me every day!
Pro tip: most pills dissolve quick. If you catch yourself actually choking on a pill, don’t worry, it will dissolve. So don’t worry about choking! If it happens, you’ll be okay.
it's usually not fear of choking but not being able to swallow and have it dissolve in your mouth and maybe make you feel like vomiting 😢
I apologize if you see a bunch of comments from me I found your channel today but that makes so much sense I used to only be able to take my meds with soda specifically
this helped me when i was sick tysm!
This helped my clients when I worked as a DSP (Direct Support Professional).
Absolutely yes. Carbonation is the way to go.
I've never been able to drink liquid medicines as a kid so pills were my only option. I'd still always have a hard battle tricking my brain into swallowing pills until I was on a road trip and I'd gotten a frozen slushy. The thickness and carbonization was a game changer and taking multiple pills at once became a breeze. Now I just keep a stash of little cans of sodas to help me out!
Thank-you for this channel. I was diagnosed at age 45 with both ADHD and Autism Level 1. I did not get the learning disabilities comorbidity with it. We’re all different yet alike in so many ways.
The more we talk about ourselves, the more knowledge people will have about who we are. Regardless of what level autism we have, or what other comorbidities we have, we are all worth of love, acceptance and friendships. ❤
I’m always so happy when I have a soda to take my pills with! Although I used to think the carbonation would make the pill shell break open in my mouth lol
I struggle so much with taking pills and I thought this might help.. only to realize I struggle with soda too😭
There are liquid versions of some meds but these may be prohibitively expensive. A lot of tablets can be crushed and mixed with drinks or yogurt. Have a chat with your pharmacist and they will be able to advise on the suitability of your meds for this (source-I work with pharmacists every day and we often get this question for kids,older people or people with sensory issues).
weren’t you on the Netflix show the spectrum?
Yep! 😊
Oh wowww that’s so cool I really look up to you😊
Nice. Very specific and useful right now.
omg this is going to help so much tysm!
Ha ha ha! The t-Rex arm!! Love it.😊
SAME ITS SUCH A GOOD TRICK! I wish I saw this video when I didn't know about it 😭
I’m saving this video to watch every time I take this aggressively large pill, that gets stuck in my throat every time I take it. I have already been taking it with pop, but your encouraging and reassuring af and my throat didn’t close on it this time.
See you in a couple hours😂
This was SOOOOO helpful. I struggle with swallowing pills and my mom has been trying to get me to do it so we tried this and it works
Thank you it helped, and I also don’t use water are pop, but I don’t pay attention and when I take a pill it helps and your trick helped. You have a new subscriber ❤
Omg finally someone who agrees with me that soda helps!most people think that its weird
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who uses this trick lol
Thanks for the tip, will try it out 😄👍
I started doing the same thing years ago! Glad to see I’m not the only one! It really helps
i use to have troble taking tablets/pils but since ive seen this video it has helped alot thank you kaelynn
BRUH I needed this my whole life thank you
This is a great trick. Another one I like to use is lifting my leg up slightly off the ground while I swallow the pill. It tricks my brain into focusing on my leg instead of hyperfocusing on the possibility of the pill getting stuck in my throat
I’m so glad I’m not the only one to sip before and after the pill
My son has autism and is 15. Today he got put on antibiotics but the liquid form would have been too much to have to drink so he got capsules. Thank you so much for this vid because finally he can now swallow tablets and has done so twice. Both first time trying!!! ❤ I’m so proud of him and thankful for your video 😌
She’s so cute how smiley she is while she’s giving her hack to the people
This was the most helpful thing
This video just helped me take my first pill! I’ve always had this huge fear of taking pills, but I used this technique and it went down just fine. Thank you!
I used to deathly scared of swallowing pills even the tiniest ones because I actually choked on one when I was younger and it traumatized me, for 2 years I couldn’t swallow pills but eventually I grew out of it, what helped for me was just not thinking about it and swallowing it as fast as I can.
Yep! I agree, and I always do this.
Great hair and helpful tip! I couldn't swallow pills for a looong time
I use this technique too. First time ive seen someone else use it❤
I just tried that and it works so well!
It even works with the big, bitter, pills!
I usually have some food (something with bread or potatoes preferably) and when I’m ready to swallow my mouthful I put the pill inside and swallow. Works 99% of the time! If they are bitter try have sweet food like a cinnamon bun or fries and ketchup.
She is sooo right! I've been doing this for a few years now since taking so many meds and it has helped me so much! Also the 95% is accurate lol
I’m happy to see ppl finding way to get around it, and it is definitely a improvement, I stopped doing this cuz I’ve heard someone said that if u drink carbonated drink w meds, the meds might not work as well, this is just want I’ve hear not sure if I’m right.
omg thats actually so smart im gonna start using that
I did this on accident once and realized soda made it easier. I continued to use soda. I never knew why it kept working flawlessly. Now I do, thank you for this video, it explained everything so well and now I get why that works
Thanks for the tip ill try it. Also my trick is to lean my head forward and it helps but you have to like almost touch your chin to your chest. I learned it for a nurse it puts your throat in a better position
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who needs soda when taking these! I have 14 pills a day that I have to take and I got berated by some people when I asked if I could have a soda rather than just water.
It was just so hard taking those pills since it would get stuck at the back of my throat because of that sticky outer layer when it got wet. And I would always end up gagging on it. It hurt so much.
At least now it hurts a little less- and I always just have soda with me lol.
I have this issue with pills. I hate the feeling of taking them, but i have too. I usually take them all at once to only have that experience once instead of multiple times, and drinking lots helps! This is such a great trick! I also have autism as well as other things like anxiety, adhd and ocd.
I didn't realize other people did this! I'm not autistic but it helps to keep me moving after taking medication 😊
Watching that show I found her so smart and genuine she’s still so pretty I hope she finds the right one if it happens I’d sure date her
The cuteness....🥰
Thank you! I'm going to try it with my son!
Thank you so much you helped me swallow my first pill :)
Oh my goodness I do something similar! :0
I always take a drink of something (soda, sparkling water, whatever I have on hand) before I take a pill like ibuprofen! Makes me feel better to not worry about choking that way!😊
I do this too, it really does help
That's the method I use. I also tilt my head based on if it sinks or floats. To make it move faster. But I find that soda makes it harder for me. I prefer juice or milk then water then soda if none of those are available.
When I was 11-12 years old, my older sister he bought a pack of M&Ms and made me swallow them with water until I got used to it. So now I can swallow basically any pill without trouble. Thanks, sister.
also, if its a jell or capcule pill swallow with your head down, and when its a regular pill, swallow with your head looking to the ceiling. helps the big pills go down and keeps the sticky ones from sticking
This is *so* helpful to know, as someone who struggles with swallowing pills. That being said, I don't always have access to soda :,))
Yes!! Thank you! Finally another floater!! Everyone that has ever seen me take a pill has commented on how i do water (or soda) first then pill. I've had to take pills since i was a kid and I've always done it this way, it just floats right down 95% of the time. The 5% it'll get stuck and miss its ride, then ya choke. That feeling when you feel a bit less weird for something you've been told is weird for forever 😊
I've never been able to take a pill no matter what technique I use, but I might try this someday! Thanks a ton :>
This would have been helpful for me when I was younger. I used to be terrified to swallow even the smallest pill.
I’ve done the same thing since I was around 10. The feeling was too much for me so I wouldn’t take the meds I needed to get through the day. Works wonders but bit difficult when explaining to the doctors when I need to take meds at the hospital (for me personally) hahaha
Yes!! I figured this out cause I take allergy medicine like xyzal and it makes my throat feel odd but one time I had a soda and it felt like it wasn’t even there!
Chocolate milk and smoothies are a good option too. Its thicker than the pill so the pill has less chance to get stuck
AS A PARAMEDIC I ALSO ADVISE YOU TO NOT PUT PILLS IN PUBLIC TABLES AS IT CONTAMINATES YOUR MEDICATION ❤ BUT IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE YOU HAVE A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM IS SHOULD BE FINE FOR LIKE 4 SECONDS😅
I have sensory issues and I do this exact thing because it helps so much
I've always recommended using a straw, the sucking action helps pull the pill down. If it's a bigger pill, or a kid who's struggling, I use a smoothie or something more viscous.
tapping your nose or squeezing your nose helps for me, as a distraction. sometimes reading something nearby also helps, like reading the back of the pill bottle as a distraction
I do that! I also eat or drink something I really like afterwards such as a petit filous drink
My eldest son has ALWAYS taken his meds. like that! I’d never seen anyone do it like that before him!!
This blows my mind!!! LOL