ACHOO!! How Do You Survive Being Sick As a Single?

[seoulsearch]

Hey Everyone,

This is a blatant "rinse and repeat" of a thread I wrote years ago, but I think the topic still very much applies (especially this time of year.)

As a single, how do you cope when you get sick?

One of the biggest challenges I find as a single is when I'm alone and having a health crisis. I'm normally a little dizzy as it is , but when it feels like the room is actually spinning along with me, like it was this weekend, I know I'm in trouble.

I don't get sick often, but when I do, it ain't pretty. One time I gave up trying to crawl back to bed and just pulled blanket onto the floor in front of the bathroom. This was in the days before cell phones, and at the time, I just powered through because I didn't have anyone nearby that I could call for help anyway.

Along with the challenge of just trying to make sure I sleep and eat, I also get worried about dragging myself to work, because there's no one else around to help with the bills. One of the things I'd be most thankful for in a husband is someone who would say, "Stay home and rest--I've totally got this," and likewise, when he was sick, I could tell him, "Don't even worry about it -- making sure you get better is the most important thing," because we would both be doing our part to make sure everything was covered.

What about the rest of you? How do you cope when you're sick?

* What are some of the challenges you face when you're sick? How do you pay the bills? How would having someone in your life change that?

* Who are you able to go to for help now, if anyone?

* For our married friends, do you have adult children/other family living independently that you check on when they're sick?

* What are your staples for when you're feeling "under the weather"? (If I'm able to eat, I go through embarrassing amounts of Saltine crackers and ginger ale.)

Sometimes I also have intense cravings for junk food. Years ago, I spent some time in the hospital and begged my parents to bring me McDonald's instead of the bland, horrible "medical" foods I was being fed -- and to this day, it's usually always the least healthy foods that sound the most palatable to me.

Right now, I'm thinking French fries, chicken McNuggets, and a gallon of ginger ale would be gourmet fare. I just have to rope someone into fetching it for me.

How about you? 🤒🤢🤧

 

[Lynx]

Blatant reprise of what I said in the last thread:

When I'm sick I curl up under a bunch of blankets and sleep or lie very still until I am not sick anymore.

I don't have much money, I don't make much money, but I don't spend much money so my needs are small. The bills will be okay until I get back to it.

 

[MsMediator]

Plenty of hot tea with honey.
Plenty of liquid with electrolytes (I buy the powder).
Comfy clothes and socks. Wrap up.
Plenty of vitamins (C, D, zinc, etc).
Make a large pot of chicken soup/porridge with ginger to last a few days. I will also get food from outside if need be (Chipotle or an option that appears reasonably healthy).

One thing I've realized is that it is very important to eat while one is sick, even of it means ordering food from outside. In the past, when my jobs and income were more uncertain (I was working shorter term contract jobs for awhile), I was sometimes too sick (or lazy) to cook but also didn't want to spend money on outside food. I went though sometimes a whole day or more without eating, and my condition would worsen. I would try to sleep off the hunger. I think my recovery would have been quicker if I kept my stomach full. Having food available preferably healthy food is important. This is one of the pros of having a spouse, who can cook for you when sick. Otherwise, the food will need to be purchased.

 

[cinder]

Lots of sleep and naps. Lots of hot tea for stuffy head. And lots of sitting on the couch and watching tv until I feel better. Also a lot of apologizing to the dog for being sick and not taking her for walks.

Work offers sick time so there's still enough money for bills. And if I don't call into work they'll call me and mom will probably check on me too.

 

[zeroturbulence]

Take lots of zinc pills, vitamin C, cinnamon pills, use Vicks vapor rub, ibuprofen, aspirin. I take them when I start feeling a cold coming on, and I'm usually over it in 24 hours. The cinnamon pills really help. Without them it used to take days. Sometimes I'll just take a bunch of cinnamon pills and it's all I needed. Cinnamon is a natural antibiotic. Don't try to swallow cinnamon though or it will choke you very badly.

I take 4 to 6 of these exact ones. I take them all at once, 1 or 2 times a day. Only when I feel I'm getting sick, but it maybe a good prophylactic too.

 

[CarriePie]

Blatant reprise of what I said in the last thread:

When I'm sick I curl up under a bunch of blankets and sleep or lie very still until I am not sick anymore.

I don't have much money, I don't make much money, but I don't spend much money so my needs are small. The bills will be okay until I get back to it.

This is pretty much what I do. I actually like being by myself when I'm sick. When I'm sick, the presence of others can stress me out. I was in the hospital one time when my mother was still alive. I didn't even call her to let her know. Of course, she wasn't happy about it, but I was glad to not have the stress of her hovering around.

 

[Tall_Timbers]

* For our married friends, do you have adult children/other family living independently that you check on when they're sick?

Our 4 children are scattered to the ends of the country so we can't help much. The one who lives closest to us, a mere 750 miles away, is going to have wisdom teeth pulled in January so we plan to drive down and help him out. He'll need someone for transportation, and to get him that fast food if he craves it until he's back on his feet.

As for me, I've been very fortunate. If I don't catch a cold in the next couple of months I'll have only been ill with some very minor sniffles once in the last 8 years. I started counting after 2 years because before this 8 years started I used to get sick at least once every two years whether I wanted to or not.

 

[MsMediator]

Our 4 children are scattered to the ends of the country so we can't help much. The one who lives closest to us, a mere 750 miles away, is going to have wisdom teeth pulled in January so we plan to drive down and help him out. He'll need someone for transportation, and to get him that fast food if he craves it until he's back on his feet.

As for me, I've been very fortunate. If I don't catch a cold in the next couple of months I'll have only been ill with some very minor sniffles once in the last 8 years. I started counting after 2 years because before this 8 years started I used to get sick at least once every two years whether I wanted to or not.

I was alone and pulled two wisdom teeth at a time at the dentist office and was fine. It's not that bad. I took a taxi (before Uber).

 

[Tall_Timbers]

I was alone and pulled two wisdom teeth at a time at the dentist office and was fine. It's not that bad. I took a taxi (before Uber).

I was in pretty bad shape after mine (4) were dug out, so I guess experiences can vary.

 

[zeroturbulence]

Take lots of zinc pills, vitamin C, cinnamon pills, use Vicks vapor rub, ibuprofen, aspirin. I take them when I start feeling a cold coming on, and I'm usually over it in 24 hours. The cinnamon pills really help. Without them it used to take days. Sometimes I'll just take a bunch of cinnamon pills and it's all I needed. Cinnamon is a natural antibiotic. Don't try to swallow cinnamon though or it will choke you very badly.

I take 4 to 6 of these exact ones. I take them all at once, 1 or 2 times a day. Only when I feel I'm getting sick, but it maybe a good prophylactic too.

I forgot to add vitamin D and magnesium. Vitamin D helps strengthen the immune system and elevates your mood. Magnesium is required for vitamin D absorption. Also, I make sure I stay hydrated and get lots of rest.

 

[MsMediator]

I was in pretty bad shape after mine (4) were dug out, so I guess experiences can vary.

I pulled out mine when I studied abroad in Europe and it was much cheaper than doing it in the U.S. People there don't pull out wisdom teeth, and if done, they do it at the dentist office. It is more common in the U.S. to pull all four together likely with sedation, probably because it is more profitable for the doctor.

 

[Karlon]

Hey Everyone,

This is a blatant "rinse and repeat" of a thread I wrote years ago, but I think the topic still very much applies (especially this time of year.)

As a single, how do you cope when you get sick?

One of the biggest challenges I find as a single is when I'm alone and having a health crisis. I'm normally a little dizzy as it is , but when it feels like the room is actually spinning along with me, like it was this weekend, I know I'm in trouble.

I don't get sick often, but when I do, it ain't pretty. One time I gave up trying to crawl back to bed and just pulled blanket onto the floor in front of the bathroom. This was in the days before cell phones, and at the time, I just powered through because I didn't have anyone nearby that I could call for help anyway.

Along with the challenge of just trying to make sure I sleep and eat, I also get worried about dragging myself to work, because there's no one else around to help with the bills. One of the things I'd be most thankful for in a husband is someone who would say, "Stay home and rest--I've totally got this," and likewise, when he was sick, I could tell him, "Don't even worry about it -- making sure you get better is the most important thing," because we would both be doing our part to make sure everything was covered.

What about the rest of you? How do you cope when you're sick?

* What are some of the challenges you face when you're sick? How do you pay the bills? How would having someone in your life change that?

* Who are you able to go to for help now, if anyone?

* For our married friends, do you have adult children/other family living independently that you check on when they're sick?

* What are your staples for when you're feeling "under the weather"? (If I'm able to eat, I go through embarrassing amounts of Saltine crackers and ginger ale.)

Sometimes I also have intense cravings for junk food. Years ago, I spent some time in the hospital and begged my parents to bring me McDonald's instead of the bland, horrible "medical" foods I was being fed -- and to this day, it's usually always the least healthy foods that sound the most palatable to me.

Right now, I'm thinking French fries, chicken McNuggets, and a gallon of ginger ale would be gourmet fare. I just have to rope someone into fetching it for me.

How about you? 🤒🤢🤧

EAT ONLY, ORGANIC FOOD, EXERCISE OFTEN, LIVE A HEALTHY HAPPY, JOYFUL, PLEASANT ATTITUDE, give to others often, (this is 1 of the top activities that brings happiness). consume a daily diet of white tea, honey & oranges, greens & extra virgin olive oil. white tea is very powerful because of it's very high rate of anti-oxidants honey strengthens the immune system orange juice is tops for vitamin C except for covid, i haven't been sick since 1995!!! when i had covid, it was only for 5 days every day i had it, i drank 6 to 8 cups of white tea, 3 oranges & about 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey & on the 6th day, i felt totally better

 

[seoulsearch]

I know things like zinc and extreme doses of vitamin C are very popular.

I personally take echinacea as soon as I start to feel something coming on and then stop as soon as the symptoms subside. It just seems to work better for me.

I'm also leary of taking large amounts of anything, and of supplements in general. Some peoples bodies seem to hang to and/or extract things at very different rates.

For instance, I have something I'm not sure how to label, but I just tell people I'm allergic to alcohol. I can have a slight amount, but even half a glass will start to make the room spin -- any more than that, and my stomach will act as a trampoline until it ejects every last bit it can out of my system. I've read that Asians are known to lack an enzyme that breaks down alcohol.

On the other hand, caffeine seems to stick with me much longer than for most people. Although I haven't been able to give up my coffee habit, I know that if I stop, it's going to take several days, probably a week, to get rid of symptoms I hear others describe going away in a few hours or day. And that's with only drinking about a cup per day (I try to keep it to half if I can.)

Many years ago, a doctor wanted me to take a calcium supplement. Many years after that, another doctor wanted me to stop, saying that recent research had shown that excess calcium can form questionable deposits in places it shouldn't be.

So whenever an article says, "This or that is water-soluble and any excess washes out of your system," I'm doubtful. Sure, it might for some people but my system has never really fit within the norms. And even if it does, that doesn't mean my system has a good grasp on how much to flush out, and how quickly.

Because of this, I try my best to limit any kind of other meds or supplements I take beside food, and I try to never go above the recommended daily dosage (I don't trust these numbers either, but we have to start with some kind of guideline.)

I just wanted to add my experiences as a precaution, because my system seems to zig when others zag, and I'm sure there are others who are like this, too.

 

[shittim]

Vitamin C absorption is limited as it needs a carrier, that varies from person to person, don't recall exactly but maybe under 50 percent, Liposomal C has it's own carrier, it's the closest we can get to an IV of C.
Oil of oregano has antiviral, bacterial and fungal properties, haven't been sick in 10+ years.
Jesus promised His Divine health if we stay in Him, He also said most would have an outward form of godliness, denying the power, appears from here the "power" protects His own.
Dr. Caroline Leaf and others in the field of Neutral Plasticity know every thought produces a protein like structure in the brain, these structures are complete when in compliance with Galatians 5-22&23 attributes of Holy Spirit presence and release positive neuropeptides having positive benefits to our health, if not they produce negative structures that produce negative peptides that chip away at recessive genes to the point they can turn these genes positive , it is now believed 98% of sickness and disease begin with the thought life.
Scripture supports this.
blessings

 

[Tall_Timbers]

I pulled out mine when I studied abroad in Europe and it was much cheaper than doing it in the U.S. People there don't pull out wisdom teeth, and if done, they do it at the dentist office. It is more common in the U.S. to pull all four together likely with sedation, probably because it is more profitable for the doctor.

The dentist did mine for free. I was about to go down to South America for Missionary work and the dentist was one of my sponsors. For my kids... even after the insurance company chipped in, it cost an arm and a leg.

 

[Magenta]

I was in pretty bad shape after mine (4) were dug out, so I guess experiences can vary.

I was put under to have two impacted WT removed and still kind of laugh to wonder what
else the doctor with the name of Ballard (popular dog food brand) took while I was under.

 

[Tall_Timbers]

I was put under to have two impacted WT removed and still kind of laugh to wonder what
else the doctor with the name of Ballard (popular dog food brand) took while I was under.

He probably made off with a few kibbles and bits...

 

[Magenta]

He probably made off with a few kibbles and bits...

That's what I was thinking...



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[Kireina]

I took care of myself...lol not a fan of medicine...healthy food and drink remedies only but there were times I took some pills for infection if really needed however it is nice to have someone taking care of you a huband or a wife when you are sick 😊

I don't like being sick and that's my prayer everyday 🙏 for us to age strong and healthy 🙏

 

[Lynx]

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