I am Not Getting This, I am Not Getting This.

United States
February 26, 2016 3:48pm CST
I kept telling myself that I was not going to get this head cold that is going around. I used hand sanitizer until my hands were dried out. I washed my hands too! However, even though I tried my best not to get this head cold, I got the dang thing. Now I am wrapped up in a blanket in my recliner, sipping a hot cup of tea, and feeling like absolute crap. Of course, it could also be that I am not feeling well from the abcessed tooth, but add the head cold to the equation and it makes me want to crawl into bed and sleep the rest of the day away. I still have groceries to put away, laundry and dishes to do, and tidy up the living room. Unfortunately I do not have the energy to do everything. Now to pick and choose what I can do.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Feb 16
Sometimes the best thing to do is to just go to bed and try to get better, the work isn't going anywhere.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Feb 16
I did manage to get the laundry done. Have one load in the dryer now and one in the washer. Two of the loads were my daughter's laundry that I took home for her. I have to bring it to her tomorrow.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Feb 16
@BelleStarr I know, but I am one that rarely slows down unless I am totally down for the count. I did take a muscle relaxer and that should help relax the muscle tension I am feeling and allow me to sleep well tonight.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Feb 16
@ElusiveButterfly Just make sure to take care of yourself,you won't be much good to anyone if you get seriously ill.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
26 Feb 16
sounds like you need some help there?
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Feb 16
I wish! I hope that after I get some rest tonight that I will have the energy to finish the housework tomorrow. I did manage to get the refrigerated items put away.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@ElusiveButterfly If I was there.Then Mike and I will help you.Hope tomorrow is a better day for you
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@amadeo Aww, you are so sweet.
Charlene Sally Collins
@OreoBrownie (3755)
• Commerce, Georgia
28 Feb 16
I feel so bad for you. I can't do any of the things you do. I'm sorry for your pain and cold. Get well soon. Sending virtual hugs.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Feb 16
Thank you Charlene.
Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
26 Feb 16
I feel for you with all that to do my friend..it is no wonder you are sick with that infection wearing you down. I have been sick since yesterday and cannot do my wash.. I hope you feel better soon, I am drained.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Feb 16
We should take it easy and take care of ourselves OT.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@ElusiveButterfly We should coz no one else is going to lolz I think I have undiagnosed chronic fatique syndrome.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@TiarasOceanView oh that's not good lady.
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Ryan Reid
@bobo2500 (153)
• Howell, Michigan
3 Mar 16
Everyone I work with (okay that's only like 6 people) are very sick right now. I think i already had it and it was just weaker for me for whatever reason. But i know what you mean about telling yourself "i'm not getting sick!"
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
4 Mar 16
Still battling this crap. So not happy with being sick for this long!
Denise
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
1 Mar 16
How are you doing now, a few days later?
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
3 Mar 16
I am still suffering from this. I still get fatigued easily so I have to pace myself at work and try to get more rest when I am at home.
Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
27 Feb 16
sometimes there is no fighting it, just try to rest and get better!
ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Feb 16
I should have rested today, but we had to go to my daughter's storage unit to start emptying it out. I only put a couple if boxes and a sewing machine in my car. My son and husband loaded the heavy things. Now I am going to finish the laundry and lay down for an hour. I am fatigued.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Feb 16
Seems that me and my friends are getting colds, sinus headaches, and etc. this Winter too. Bother. Hope you feel better soon! Chicken soup, Bubbeleh! (from your Jewish Mother Horse)
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Feb 16
Lots of hot tea too!
DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
26 Feb 16
So sorry! My hubby came down with all except the accessed tooth last week. I did all I could to ward it off, and it worked, so far, for me. I would just put the groceries away. The rest can keep. Please feel better soon.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Feb 16
There isn't much left to put away. I just need to rest up a bit. LOL
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Feb 16
Do the easiest. I'm sorry you got a head cold. I hope you get over it fast.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Feb 16
Colds are the pits.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340223)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Feb 16
It is likely your immune system is depressed if you're fighting infection which would then make it harder to avoid getting a cold. I hope you're feeling better soon.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Feb 16
It seems to be coming in waves. I feel fatigued and chilled. Even so, I have to do the housework.
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