Swallow

Entreating a person to swallow engenders scenario’s that might include a child or adolescent with a fear of choking or knowing of the unpalatable taste of a medicine. These experiences, especially the unpleasant remain memorable into adulthood and potentially lend themselves to ongoing reluctance to consume pills and potions. Avoidance or non-compliance in mental illness can relate to impaired mental state or adverse side effects, past or current and like parents mental health staff need implore, reason or be inventive with logic to ensure the medication regime is followed. Because pills and potions are ineffective if not taken as directed!