To wonder why other people want you to take medication?

[Sandunesaltyair]

My brother has been like this as long as I can remember.

I mention feeling a bit sick.

'I've got these, do you want to try them?

When I say no, he says 'ohhhh, you (insert some reason or other)' I think he thinks I have an aversion to taking meds.

He constantly tries to get me to take them. I guess I was wondering how 'normal' it is?

[PoppyBlossom]

What kind of things is he suggesting? Over the counter general meds? I've grown up with a no nonsense approach from my doctor mother, never wanted to hear of any complaints until Id taken a dose of medicine for whatever ailment it was I had. I think a lot of people just think you have a problem, here's something that can fix it, take it or leave it but stop with the moaning!

[Sandunesaltyair]

Medication he's been prescribed, mainly.

[PuppyMonkey]

Yes MIL does this - she has tablets for all sorts including "leftover" antibiotics.

DP mentioned he was stressed once and she have him a packet of her antidepressants.

He didn't accept them.

[Sandunesaltyair]

Yes, that's what my brother does - has loads of stuff knocking about and you can't have a cold without it being foisted on you.

[PtolemysNeedle]

I have a colleague who is forever moaning about her headache or her hayfever or her back ache. She too refuses to take any medication, instead preferring to complain and behave like a martyr. It's irritating, and she deserves no sympathy, but people do still try and encourage her to take some medication in an attempt to stop the moaning.

[SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius]

Does he do this with other things - if you say you have a minor problem, does he instantly offer a solution? Or is it just with things where he can offer medication?

I ask because Dh has a tendency to see any mention of a minor complaint or problem as a request for him to 'solve' it - whereas it might just be that I'd like a bit of sympathy, or a whinge into a listening ear.

[Sandunesaltyair]

I can see how this would be frustrating if people are always moaning, but it isn't the case here.

[NotCitrus]

Depends what it is.
I have family and colleagues who complain about having a cold or usually a headache.
Have you drunk some water and taken a paracetamol dose for the headache (and stopped staring at your computer for a few minutes?)?
No?
Well stop whinging then.

If he's suggesting random prescription-only meds on the other hand, then keep saying no even if he thinks he's being helpful by trying not to waste spare meds - he should take them back to the pharmacy for disposal as some can be reused or remade.

[Sandunesaltyair]

He just has a real 'thing' about medication. I had sciatica recently but I was working and managing painfully

I only mentioned it and I was turning away pain relief weeks later.

[Gottagetmoving]

My DP does this. I will say that I have a headache or feel off colour,..and he always asks if I have taken anything or suggests I need paracetamol. If I mention I have a tickly throat he always tells me to take Strepsils ( which his mother always made him take) and every time, I tell him Strepsils are rubbish because I have tried them before. Doesn't stop him suggesting them again next time though.
The only solution is to never ever mention any ailment unless it's serious

[Icelandicsuperyoghurt]

Oh heck! I do this. I think it's because I don't want people to be in pain so immediately go into "Have you had ibuprofen/paracetamol/vapour rub/throat sweet etc. I never even thought how annoying it could be. I shall try remember not to in future.

[Aridane]

I have a colleague who is forever moaning about her headache or her hayfever or her back ache. She too refuses to take any medication, instead preferring to complain and behave like a martyr. It's irritating, and she deserves no sympathy, but people do still try and encourage her to take some medication in an attempt to stop the moaning.

Yes, yes!

[Sandunesaltyair]

I don't think anyone said it was annoying, Icelandic.

Did they?