Alone and Sick
By louie847
@louie847 (350)
Philippines
September 28, 2010 7:13pm CST
Currently, I am living alone far from my family because of work. With the intense and stressful job, I sometimes feel tired and I think my body can no more take such stress. I am sick now. I got a fever, cough and colds. This is definitely Flu. In my case, it is very difficult to be in this situation where there is no one to rely and I have to take care of myself. No one to prepare my meals, medications, and to run errands. I hope I can get well soon. Have you guys experience being sick and away without anyone to take care of you?
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14 responses
@fftwins (40)
• Pakistan
29 Sep 10
I know it's very difficult to live alone when you need your family and friends the most but be strong. Sometimes it happens in life. Take care yourself and don't feel alone. You are part of mylot family too. Here we all are with you not physically though but you can share with us all whatever you like. Is it not good?
Hope you will get very well soon and discuss other things you like with us too. GET WELL SOON!
@fftwins (40)
• Pakistan
30 Sep 10
Dear louie847, how are you now? Hope you are taking good care of yourself by doing rest and taking proper medication.
One thing I want to add here; when you have a loving and caring family and friends then never feel alone because near or far, they are always close to your heart.
Take care a lot.
@akshay7 (415)
• India
29 Sep 10
This is the time when one feels the importance of close ones. The body is tired and aching and feeling too old to work..
I have been in this situation, and then I just take off from work and sit beside my computer or keep watching television. As for meals, I order it, and well I try to enjoy the off-day as much as possible. Otherwise, it is too much take it in if I do not give myself this rest. You should try this. also, talk to your close ones on skype, you will feel good.
Enjoy your sickness ;)
@o2bnocn (2992)
• United States
29 Sep 10
You should see a doctor! Well I live with my family so usually when I am sick they help out. Although they have school and work so sometimes I am alone at home and have to take care of myself.
With being a full time college student, I sometimes experience my body getting tired and stressful. Right now I am taking a break but I know that it will go back to stress and being tired when I go back. Especially this time because I am adding more on to myself. Having to study, and then trying to keep a clean house is hard enough.
I would take some time and rest if I was you. Take some time off of work. Rest as much as you can. Hope you feel better soon.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
29 Sep 10
I am sorry you are not feeling well and I hope you get to feeling better soon. A lot of rest and relaxation is what you need, with the proper dose of fun. I've not experienced being away from home without anyone to take care of me that I know of.
@ekassi (2)
• Philippines
29 Sep 10
I've experienced it too, and it is really hard, that's why I resigned from my previous job and returned to my hometown, I think it would be better if you'll find another job, not too far from your family so that you can be visit them anytime you want, you should tell them your situation, and maybe they'll understand you. Don't worry about looking for another job, God will help you, just trust Him, and continue praying.
@louie847 (350)
• Philippines
29 Sep 10
I just can not resign from my job. Nowadays it's too hard to look for job especially at my hometown where a lot of competition and less job offer available in my field. Anyway, thanks for the advice. But still I am hoping and praying that someday I can find a better job than my current one.
@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
29 Sep 10
I hope you find some good friends so that you can help each other when needed..
I have lived alone over 30 years, and I have friends if I really need help. But most of them have their families and work and I try to manage alone even if I am sick - which happens very rarely.
I try to have a supply of fruits and other fresh foods at home all the time and if I am sick, I donĀ“t eat so much - drinking is the most important. I usually make a vegetable soup with garlic and take some natural vitamins and other food supplements with the food, and if I have fever, I avoid food that is rich in proteins.
If you take good care of yourself and sleep enough, you will get healthy fast and can continue with the school or work..
Get well soon..
@JudgeIronFist (2472)
• Singapore
29 Sep 10
So far, no. My worst experience was that, my mother made me wash the dishes even when I'm sick and she thinks that I'm recovering, which I was not. I felt terrible and I wanted to faint.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 10
Hi,
Firstly I wish you have a speedy recover. See doctor if you still not
recover after home medication.
Of course, I did encounter the same case like you when I was in
overseas for my study, I was alone and fall sick. That kind of
life is so terrible.
But I am lucky to have a nice landlord and she helped me alot.
Also with the help from my friend, I could recover fast.
Since you are away from your family, you can always call your
friends up when you need their helps. I believe they are willing
to help you up.
Takecare.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
29 Sep 10
For me yes many times also but take a brave attitude because if health is lose wealth also and it is depressing be energetic and eat meal exactly because you not married so sad your woman to be.
@brankasfile (102)
• Indonesia
29 Sep 10
hello louie847
I ever had that experience too. My suggest you get total resting to well enough to work again
@Mamirican (13)
• United States
29 Sep 10
Sorry to hear you are sick and alone. I tthink is always better to be close to the family as thy will always be there for you when you need them. Why are you away from your family? Because of work?