Take your meds already!

I had a long conversation with a friend (57F) last night and she went on and on about possibly needing knee surgery, hip surgery, her fibromyalga issues, her weight, etc. But then says "I have zepbound, pain meds, anxiety meds, but I don't take them because I don't like taking medicine."

What??? Why even go to the doctor if you aren't going to take the medication they prescribe. I must admit, I used to be medication phobic because my parents treated it like either a weakness or you're an addict. But at some point it clicked that it's science and it works.

Please take your meds. Get your pill sorter. Set your reminders. Do whatever it takes to take care of yourself.