Sick Days

Just like in high school, in college, you're going to get sick (occasionally).

But, unlike high school, you won't necessarily have your parents or caregivers there to make you soup, or (easy!) access to a full kitchen to make your own "get better quick" fixes. You also will be living with about 200 other people, who you guessed it, probably got you sick to begin with!

So, here are my "Survival" guides for the common college cold:

1. Don't use your "sick day" as a day to do this:

 If you're well enough to have a dance party in a snuggie, chances are you could have sat through a 75 minute class... 

2. If you can, actually get something done. Not only will you feel better about yourself when you make the transition back to being in class, but you'll also feel less overwhelmed by what you have left to do. 

3. With that being said, don't sweat if you can't. Being sick is NO fun and it's completely understandable to take the entire day off and give your body what it needs- REST.

4. Eat your vitamins and minerals! 

A sick day is not the day to order pizza, avoid your greens, or to try that new spicy curry dish. Even if your stomach isn't hurting, still stick with neutral foods that will still provide you with the nutrition you need. (Think all natural and fresh, warm and soupy, and mellow and vitamin C filled!)

5. Vitamin C tablets, cold medicine, Advil, etc. are your BEST friends. 

But, unlike this GIF, DON'T GO CRAZY with them and always follow the directions on the bottle. 

If you want to get well quicker, your body needs to be calm enough to heal you. So, use over the counter meds, see the school nurse, and go to a doctor/Urgent Care facility.

6. If you're sick, remember to TREAT BEFORE YOU EAT.

There is no use in taking medication to only have your body... evacuate it. So, with that being said, take medications, then eat some food. Not the other way around. Trust me.

7. Avoid human contact. No one wants your germs. I promise.

"Sharing is caring, but giving someone a virus makes you the worst person to ever live."

P.S. the person who inspired this post- see point 7.

XOXO, 

Katie Blairs

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