Every time I get a cold I forget how shitty it is and I forget all my tips on how to get over it quickly, so this is a log so I don't forget.
When I get a cold, I usually experience each of these in order, stacking until the end. Each has its own needs, so they'll be addressed separately
This is a warning sign that the sickness is approaching.
- Brush teeth more often.
- Begin making plans for sickness: Arrange work or cancel personal plans now while a chance is given.
- Drink tea with lemon and honey
- Minimise talking
This lasts until the end.
- Beware of lips when sneezing, biting a lip with a sneeze means dealing with a mouth ulcar AND a cold
- Wear a covid mask while cooking
- Avoid milk or other consumables that promote phlegm
- Begin taking cold and flus at this point
This lasts through the hardest part of the cold.
- Begin carrying tissues
- Assign a plastic bag for used tissue storage, carry it around to ensure tissues dont end up in random spots.
- Use lip gloss on lips and nose to prevent parchment burn
- Avoid taking bathes, dispite the temptation
- This is where all work should be stopped and rest take the entire duration
- All meals should be soups or other broths to honor the victorians
This lasts through the hardest part of the cold as well.
- Don't do anything strenuous, mentally or physically
- Watch programs and play simple games
- Sit with a hot water bottle, working up a mild fever is a good thing.