It's never just the sniffles...

[foxgrrl]

It's always at least a week long ordeal, and I hate it. If you are ill, please do not be offended if I refuse to touch you or go near you. I don't know why my body does this, or how to make it stop, but I never want it to happen again.

I hate laying in bed in the middle of the day, unable to sleep, unable to find a comfortable position because my body aches so bad. It's almost 70°F outside here, and I have the heater on, and I'm dressed, and wrapped up under three layers of blankets, and I'm still freezing. It hurts to swallow, and I'm coughing up little balls of yellow slime.

I hate being unable to think, or to work on anything. I'm falling behind schedule at work, and I have several projects I need to complete soon. If I could sleep, it would be productive for my immune system, but I can't get to sleep.

So, like seriously, if you're sick, stay away from me. Ok?

(And there's never anyone to take care of me when I'm ill. (Except for maradydd, but she's not here now.))

Comments

[porphyre.livejournal.com]

Aww, honey. I wish I were there so I could make you lots and lots of lemon boiled ginger tea.

[robbat2.livejournal.com]

That description fits me exactly for last night, between 5pm when I couldn't stay upright anymore, and 10pm, when I'd mostly past over it (but it isn't 70F outside here either, more like +1C). Still very congested today, and also falling behind on my stuff at the moment.

[anaisdjuna.livejournal.com]

You were very sweet to me when I had the migraine of doom chez toi... cooking me yummy things and driving all over town to get me meds.

I'd happily make you tea, put cool rags on your forehead, and whisper that it's going to be ok.

*hugs to you Julia dear*

[aatheus.livejournal.com]

Same situation here, though for me I can't seem to get *cool* enough. Plus the weirdness of waking up every couple of hours, looking at the clock, and going back to sleep.

Hope you feel better in time for con. Fox girl must be happy and healthy!

[kitten-goddess.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you're feeling so badly. *hugs*

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

Feel better soon, 'kay?

[tlttlotd.livejournal.com]

*paw*

Meow.

[foxgrrl]

I've been delirious with fever for the last two hours or so... I just go up to get some water, and to write this message. I think I have some cold/flu/fever meds in a box around here...

So, I'm not sure... possibly yes...

[foxgrrl]

Oh yeah, some kind of HFC-free electrolyte drink. Myself and my bed are completely drenched in sweat.

[whimsywanderer.livejournal.com]

:(

Sorry you sick. Sorry can't be there too. Not that I'd be much help, never been too good at the nursing sick loved ones thing. But much love your way.

Be well soon.

[dv-girl.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I haven't really been at my computer much the past several days. Been trying to get a bunch of sewing done.

[arethinn]

Ugh, I'm sorry. *offers chicken and/or veggie broth*