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We all take shortcuts.
As famously written by J.R.R.

Tolkien himself, “shortcuts make long delays” (viaGoodreads).
Shortcuts, at their worst, can prove more dangerous than helpful.
Pharmacist Matthew Britt, RPH, confirmed the likelihood of this story with Self.

To avoid these (admittedly rare yet painful) ulcers, take your medication with a gulp of water.
Truly a vicious cycle.
Fortunately, some pill-taking methods work to combat anxiety.

For instance,healthlinerecommends concentrating on the practice of swallowing itself.
Also, considertherapist-approved methods of coping with the anxiety itself.
Certain products, too, can turn a hard pill to swallow into something more manageable.
Smaller children also may find it helpful to swallow pills submerged in a cup of applesauce or pudding.