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Anyone else forget to eat and drink?

Marsi

Hey, so I've recently learnt thar I'm chronically severly dehydrated. I just forget to drink. also forgetting to eat. Best way to describe it is I forget that drinking and eating exist. I also forget going to the bathroom exists as well until it's bad. What should I do to try and fix this? I'm alone most days of the week. My partner comes home in the evening. and even if I have drink near me I still forget. I've also tried setting alarms and I just tick them of then forget to actually drink. Any advice is great. 

Parents

  • Drinking is so important and as you obviously already know you can be so ill if you get dehydrated. In the past I’ve been dehydrated enough that it’s affected my kidneys, you defo don’t want this, so it’s a good idea to try your best to keep your fluid intake up.

    Some tips I would suggest to anyone who struggles with this problem.

    The following all helped me. I know #1 hasn’t been useful for you but posting just in case it helps someone else.

    • Get a reminder app on your phone – there are specific ones for drinking and eating, I have one on my phone that reminds me regularly
    • Buy yourself a water bottle and ALWAYS keep it on you/in front of you. That way it’s a constant reminder to drink
    • Get a water bottle/cup with a straw. I find I drink more when I drink through a straw, you naturally take in more with a straw
    • Get a FUN water bottle or cup, something you will like that’s going to make you notice it and enjoy using it. It’s surprising how much this can remind you to drink

    I hope this helps you. Take care of yourself.

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  • Drinking is so important and as you obviously already know you can be so ill if you get dehydrated. In the past I’ve been dehydrated enough that it’s affected my kidneys, you defo don’t want this, so it’s a good idea to try your best to keep your fluid intake up.

    Some tips I would suggest to anyone who struggles with this problem.

    The following all helped me. I know #1 hasn’t been useful for you but posting just in case it helps someone else.

    • Get a reminder app on your phone – there are specific ones for drinking and eating, I have one on my phone that reminds me regularly
    • Buy yourself a water bottle and ALWAYS keep it on you/in front of you. That way it’s a constant reminder to drink
    • Get a water bottle/cup with a straw. I find I drink more when I drink through a straw, you naturally take in more with a straw
    • Get a FUN water bottle or cup, something you will like that’s going to make you notice it and enjoy using it. It’s surprising how much this can remind you to drink

    I hope this helps you. Take care of yourself.

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