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gallopinggallifreyans · 1 year

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I’ve been unimaginably sick way too many times this school year and it’s really fucking me over but I’m determined to do the Bare Minimum to keep my ass alive and my grades above 70s. Problem is, I burn out easy even when I’m not sick. If you’re like me and you’ve been suffering The Horrors lately, here’s a few reminders to help you Stay Sane.

Brush your teeth. That weird feeling in your mouth is because you haven’t brushed your teeth. Sickness likes hanging out in there. Brush your teeth, even just for 30 seconds. You can use mouthwash to finish the job afterwards.

Drink hot water. Cold water is a bitch when your throat hurts, so hot water will soothe your throat. 1 cup boiling, 1 cup room temp tap, consume.

Spicy soup or curry with a carb/starch. I had egg curry left over so I had some of that with rice and it helped me not throw up. The carb/starch will keep you energized. The goal is to provide your body with enough energy to keep it from collapsing.

If you need to throw up, gargle water before and after. It’ll help your gag reflex, I don’t know how it does, but it helps. I promise.

If you have homework due! Email your prof/TA/whoever is responsible for marking you, and do it ASAP. Hand in whatever you can, and make sure you mark yourself as absent for the day/however long you’re sick.

Stock up on your lozenge of choice. I don’t like Halls. It makes my mouth feel awful. I like Ricola much better. Fisherman’s Friend is also a great choice but I don’t see it very often where I live. Plain ginger also helps a ton.

Don’t worry about your regular shower routine. The goal is to wash the fever sweat off. Keep your hair out of the way and stand under hot water for a few minutes. The steam will help clear your nostrils too.

If you know you’re sick, please stay home. Don’t force yourself to be an active member of society. You WILL prolong your sickness and it WON’T be fun.

Check in with friends and family when you can. Let them know how you’re doing. Give your pet a hug.

Please change your clothes. Don’t stay in the same clothes for a week straight if you’re sick. You’ll feel cleaner, I promise.

#this is mostly just a reminder for myself #because I can tell I’ll get sick at least once more before the school year is done #ana says stuff

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the-wanderlust-logs · 7 years

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Getting The Flu In College

I just have to rant and complain in a space where I know few people will see this. I have a great immune system. I barely ever get sick. I love it... I can hang out with sick people, go out to parties and share cups, and study at the library without wiping down every desk I sit on. Or so I thought. I caught the flu! (Side note: the flu vaccine doesn’t always work, so be prepared to get sick even if you got the shot)

Stock up on these items to minimize your flu symptoms so you can get back to class in no time.

1. Halls Triple Soothing Action Menthol-Lyptus Cough Drops

Personally I love the plain Ricola cough drops, but these suckers really numb everything up and make your throat feel nice. When you have the flu, you’re more likely to have a bad sore throat and chest congestion . These are amazing.

2. DayQuil Severe Cold and Flu Caplets

I am not a fan of NyQyuil because I always manage to accidentally take it before class. If you’re having trouble sleeping NyQuil Severe might be a good option, but I keep the DayQuil around because it really really works without making me fall asleep. (Take these 30 minutes before you actually intend to go anywhere). They help with headaches, sore throat, congestion, and cough.

3. Throat-Coat Tea

Tea with honey and lemon is bae , we all know that. But what if there was a tea specifically designed for our sore, aching throats? (Or what if you're vegan and you can't have honey?!?) Spoiler alert: it exists. Throat coat tea is going to be your new best friend when you have the flu. It’s sooo worth it to have on hand.

4. Hand Sanitizer and Sanitizing Wipes

Your roommate will hate you if they catch the flu from you. So will your classmates when you inevitably show up to class and hack up a lung all over them . No, thank you, I don’t want your disease. Prepare to sanitize everything in your room. Clorox wipes, windex anti-bacteria spray, lysol, whatever it takes. Keep your space clean and germ-free and tell your roomie that you’re contagious. Also, please cough into your elbow. Nobody wants to have what you have.

5. Lotion+ Tissues

Whether you have a runny nose or you need a tissue to cough into, you know tissues will dry you out. This doesn’t have to be the case. Lotion+ tissues are brilliant because they aren’t slimy, but they will protect you from dry skin.

6. Lipton Soup (or Chicken Noodle Ramen)

Comfort food and clear liquids are both essential to recovering from the flu so pick up some soup and slurp away.

7. A cheap reusable electric thermometer with disposable covers.

If you have a fever you should definitely go to the campus medical clinic, but how will you know if you have a fever if you can't take your temperature? Invest in a cheap drugstore thermometer .

You might be tempted to buy all these things after you get sick. (I had to do this...YES I AM WRITING THIS FROM MY BED WITH THE FLU RIGHT NOW) Don’t do this to yourself. It’s not worth it, especially if you go to college in the cold wasteland that is most of the north and midwest during the winter. Stock up on these things before you need them and if you (or your roomie) gets sick this semester you’ll be happy you made a trip to the drugstore early on.

#flu #college #college survival #smart

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