Preferences of pill intake
forgetfulness, nervousness
An external structure was provided to the participants for the pill intake, that comprised daily reminders in the morning and evening, encouraging a fixed intake schedule. The majority of IP participants preferred this method over a variable pill intake schedule (i.e., on demand intake). Mainly because a fixed schedule supported ritualization, reduced forgetfulness, and prevented negative feelings (stress, nervousness). Only a few participants voiced a preference for a pill on demand. The voiced preferences were similar in the OLP group.“I also don’t think that you can build up a routine just like that for a few days. Instead, I think it takes a little longer […]. I am rather of the opinion that you don’t use it in an acute way, but rather for a longer period of time. Maybe that it just becomes like a part of life itself.” (IP; Subject 15)