Tip #1: Stock up on those Cough Drops!
Cough Drops are an essential and very necessary component of beating 'the sick'. Also, if you're anything like me, the coughing is horrible and your throat hurts like the dickens. So, cough drops are great for relieving a sore throat and also relieving those horrid coughing fits. There are many flavors of cough drops like the classic Cherry Menthol that everyone claims to hate, Lemon Honey which isn't too bad, and also just plain Peppermint, which is my personal favorite. Just try a few different flavors out and find out which ones you do and don't like.
Tip #2: Tissues, Tissues, Tissues!!
I absolutely cannot stress enough how essential tissues are when you're sick! We have all been through that awful situation when you sneeze in class (and may I remind you, when you're sick, your sneezes go everywhere) and the teacher doesn't have any tissues. It's horrible. Therefore, you need at least a package or two of travel tissues, and if you sneeze a lot or your nose is really runny or congested maybe a whole box. The decision is up to you. Normally, I bring one or two travel sized packages and I have only brought a whole box maybe once. Also, you need a stock pile of tissues at home as well, because let's be honest, you're more inclined to blow your nose for real at home, rather than at school. I personally love the Vicks infused tissues because they help to clear my congestion a little bit,also the lotion infused tissues help for no redness and irritation around your nose.
Tip #3: REST!
Rest is an absolute yes whenever you're sick. For your body to be able to renew and heal, you need sleep and rest. I know that whenever I'm sick I feel like I've been hit with a bus, so I really enjoy sleep and I sleep for a few hours, one or two times a day along with my 8 hours of sleep at night. I don't do much whenever I'm sick other than get up to go to the restroom or get a drink or take medicine, etc. I mostly just lay in bed and relax and try to feel better. Which I recommend to anyone who is sick, as this will most likely cause you to feel better because you aren't on your feet and your body is relaxed and it's healing.
Now, These tips are just my generic 'must haves' of getting over sickness and I've learned and found things out over the many times of myself getting sick. I hope that what I have shared with you helps, because I know it certainly helps me. Also, I hope that if you are sick, that you would get well soon!
Stay Fab Xx
