Starting the Year Off Sick

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
15 people like this
18 responses
• 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
3 people like this
• 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
2 people like this
• Agra, India
4 Jan 20
@isweartokira I understand. It is just because the cold is making you feel restless.
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
3 Jan 20
I’m so sorry to hear that, and hope it goes away quickly. I started off last week with a sore throat and not feeling well. I gargled with warm salt water and ate citrus fruit. I was better the next day.
2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
4 Jan 20
@isweartokira Feel better soon and get some rest.
1 person likes this
• 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
2 people like this
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan 20
Take it easy doing what you have to do.
2 people like this
• United States
3 Jan 20
Thanks John, I'll try :)
2 people like this
@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
3 Jan 20
Happy New Year to you. I drink herbal tea with honey.
2 people like this
• United States
3 Jan 20
I am, too. It's helping a little bit :)
2 people like this
• India
3 Jan 20
What r ur plans for the day? Y not take a days off
2 people like this
• 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 :)
2 people like this
• India
4 Jan 20
@isweartokira take care dear
1 person likes this
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
3 Jan 20
the best option i use is to take rest
2 people like this
• United States
3 Jan 20
that's a great idea, but I can never sleep in the middle of the day.
1 person likes this
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
3 Jan 20
I'm really sorry to hear that you have a cold. That's not a pleasant way to start the year. I do hope you feel better soon.
2 people like this
• 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.
2 people like this
@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
8 Jan 20
Get well and happy new year!
1 person likes this
• 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 :)
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
3 Jan 20
Hope your cold will be very short.
2 people like this
• United States
3 Jan 20
I hope so too!
1 person likes this
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
12 Jan 20
If I have a cold I take those lemon drinks that have paracetamol in them. They are pretty good.
1 person likes this
@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.
1 person likes this
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
26 Jan 20
@isweartokira I am glad it is finally gone.
1 person likes this
• United States
28 Jan 20
@Hannihar that's great to hear!
• United States
24 Jan 20
yes, my cold is finally gone :)
1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Jan 20
Hope you are feeling better now.
1 person likes this
• United States
13 Jan 20
yes much better :) thank you
1 person likes this
@jnrdutton (3154)
• 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.
2 people like this
• 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
2 people like this
@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.
1 person likes this
• United States
16 Jan 20
oh no! hopefully the rest of the year we'll be healthy
1 person likes this
@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
16 Jan 20
@isweartokira yes of course.
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
4 Jan 20
I drink more water, use decongestants if needed, and take a shower. Feel well soon.
@snowy22315 (180818)
• United States
4 Jan 20
uh oh, not one likes to be sick. Here is hoping for a quick recovery!
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jan 20
Mostly when I have a cold I just keep going unless it gets too bad.
1 person likes this
• 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