Starting the Year Off Sick
By Brenna
@isweartokira (3460)
United States
January 3, 2020 10:22am CST
Oh no, this wasn't supposed to happen!
Yes, unfortunately I have gotten a cold. Just a bit of a sore throat and some sniffles, hopefully it'll clear up soon. I've been drinking plenty of tea with honey and lots of water. Maybe I'll make a pot of chicken noodle soup, I would just need to by some veggies.
I know I need rest but I'm not gonna let this cold stop me from everything I need to do today.
What do you do when you have a cold? How's your new year going so far? I hope you stay healthy and safe.
*picture from Pixabay
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18 responses
@amitkokiladitya (171928)
• Agra, India
3 Jan 20
I hate cold especially when accompanied with sore throat. All I want to is to lie down for the whole day
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Yes, it's not fun! But the tea and some medicine have been helping. For some reason I can't just fall asleep in the middle of the day, so lying down in bed is just making me antsy 
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@amitkokiladitya (171928)
• Agra, India
4 Jan 20
@isweartokira I understand. It is just because the cold is making you feel restless.
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Hmm I don't have any citrus right now but I'll put it on my shopping list. And I should probably give the salt water a try. Glad you're feeling better and thanks for the tip, Dianne
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan 20
Take it easy doing what you have to do.
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
3 Jan 20
I am, too. It's helping a little bit :)
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
3 Jan 20
What r ur plans for the day? Y not take a days off
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Thankfully I don't have work today so I can rest a bit. So far the tea and some medicine is helping :)
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
3 Jan 20
the best option i use is to take rest
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
3 Jan 20
that's a great idea, but I can never sleep in the middle of the day.
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Eh, colds don't care what time of year it is. Thank you, I'm hoping it goes away soon, too. The tea is helping my throat a LOT.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
8 Jan 20
Get well and happy new year!
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
8 Jan 20
thanks Michele, my cold is almost gone! at least I think it is, I certainly feel a lot better. happy new year to you too :)
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
24 Jan 20
@isweartokira
I stay home if I can and take care of it so I can get well. I hope by now you are feeling better now.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
26 Jan 20
@isweartokira
I am glad it is finally gone.
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@jnrdutton (3137)
• United States
3 Jan 20
I am sorry you are sick, though you seem to be taking good steps to get better.
I love hot tea when I'm sick, always soothing.
I usually take OTC medicine when I have a cold, to control the symptoms til it passes.
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
3 Jan 20
Yes, I took a Sudafed to help with the congestion, and the tea definitely helped.
Keeping my fingers crossed that it goes away soon
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
16 Jan 20
We're in the same boat. I was sick to welcome year 2020. Now I fully recover from flu.
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@isweartokira (3460)
• United States
16 Jan 20
oh no! hopefully the rest of the year we'll be healthy
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@snowy22315 (179898)
• United States
4 Jan 20
uh oh, not one likes to be sick. Here is hoping for a quick recovery!
@samysotelo18 (7744)
• Mexico
3 Jan 20
The tea is going to do wonders! I always drink a lot of chamomille tea with a lot of lemon and honey, It helps a lot my throat and to feel less horrible
I hope you get cured of your cold soon
