When you catch a cold...

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How do you pamper/medicate/soothe yourself and make it better? I'm sick as a mother-fuck and it's just miserable. It's the only thing I don't like about Autumn, I always catch cold. Always.

I like eating extra hot chili to clear my sinuses. I also have an extra comfy robe I only bust out when I feel all sniffly and congested.

My cat insists on being my mini-nurse. He is currently curled up on me as I type, and he won't let me get off the couch. I think he knows I need rest and fluids.

Horror movies are also a go-to when I'm feeling pooey.

As far as medicine, nothing really works for me besides Mucinex. That shit ain't half bad... I like edibles (cannabis) to help me sleep.

I hate getting sent home from work.
 
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Spicy, very spicy food. Usually soups. Mint tea as well as hot cocoa (some). Nature documentaries and Disney movies. A particular blanket that is huge and extremely fluffy and warm.

I hope you feel better soon!
 
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How do you pamper/medicate/soothe yourself and make it better? I'm sick as a mother-fuck and it's just miserable. It's the only thing I don't like about Autumn, I always catch cold. Always.

I like eating extra hot chili to clear my sinuses. I also have an extra comfy robe I only bust out when I feel all sniffly and congested.

My cat insists on being my mini-nurse. He is currently curled up on me as I type, and he won't let me get off the couch. I think he knows I need rest and fluids.

Horror movies are also a go-to when I'm feeling pooey.

As far as medicine, nothing really works for me besides Mucinex. That shit ain't half bad... I like edibles (cannabis) to help me sleep.

I hate getting sent home from work.
Warm liquids might soothe. Chicken soup. Tea. Sounds like you’re doing everything else right. Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I hope you are feeling better soon.
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Hot ginger tea/drinks....
Stuff is a miracle. Felt like I was dying one year & the lady doing my taxes offered me a packet.
Brought me back to functioning in record time.
Alka Seltzer nighttime cold drink is my go-to.
Food? Eh.... depends on whatever sounds good at the time.
And, I watch an array of crap on TV...... Walking dead, SpongeBob, first 48, live pd, ufc, Sharknado, ....
 
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Declare myself the walking dead. A plague zone. A harbinger of disease to be shunned by all humanity.

Steal the boy's hoodie for self-pitying cuddles.

Ginger tea with honey and chamomile.

DVR binging whatever ever series I am behind on.

Hope ya get your feel better on soon, Ms. TnJ. Until then edibles and tell Mr. BB to spoil you rotten.
 

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School started three weeks ago and my fourth grader came down with a head cold at the end of the first week. So, I'm just now finishing up a massive two-week head cold. Dayquil and Nyquil have been my go to during this particular bout. Along with lots of liquid.

Even though I kinda lost my taste buds for awhile, I found that food made me feel better. Soup. Oatmeal. A sandwich. Chicken and mashers. Hell, even a cookie helped. As long as I didn't let myself feel hungry I seemed to feel a little better.

The other thing I did every night before bed was take a very hot bath. It helped keep my sinuses open and draining. Did cause the dreaded red, sore nose from blowing it so often. But it did make me feel better.

I also kept up my workout and cardio schedule. I felt better after each workout/cardio session.

Also tried to sleep as much as I could. That seemed to help too. So did what @TexanStar recommended too. It really does work! Must be the endorphins...

Anyway, @Tight_N_Juicy, here's wishing your a speedy recovery. Hope you feel better real soon.
 

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Being sick in hot weather is the worst.

I don’t do much about it when I’m sick. Ibuprofen if there’s a headache, and at night some Vick’s under the nostrils. NyQuil if it’s available.
 
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I hope you are back on your feet soon @ Tight-N-juicy. My usual remedy is hot tea with honey and lemon, plenty of sleep under many covers to sweat the cold out, that might be a problem in 80+ degree heat. I have only used this remedy in the cooler part of the year.
 
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