Andi

Sick days. We all love them, but we all hate them too. I am currently bringing this blog post to you from the warmth of my bed, and not sitting in class where I belong. That’s because, well, I’m sick. I’ll save you the icky details, but let’s just say I was in no shape to go to class.

This morning I got up like any regular day, and then it just hit me like a semi-truck. I didn’t want to move. I got up and tried to get ready for my day as normal, but I just kept feeling worse and worse. So I had to make the decision to attempt to get to class (where I’d probably fall asleep from being so sick and miserable in general) or stay home and take as many over-the-counter flu remedies I can and try and kick this illness in the butt!

I have been the busiest I think I’ve ever been these past 2 weeks, and going right along with that I’ve been stressed out of my mind. So it was probably about time for the sickness to catch up with me. Frankly, being sick sucks. It’s not like it was back in high school, where you practically wanted to fake being sick just to stay home from school. I have things I need to do! Missing class is killing me, but I knew if I went I wouldn’t be able to focus or pay attention because I feel so crappy. Another downside is I don’t have my parents to help take care of me and tell me what to do or eat to help make me feel better. I want some hot cocoa or tea, I need to maneuver myself downstairs to get it, which makes being sick even more miserable. I can’t just simply lay around in bed all day. I have things that need to get done! I need to go to my class this afternoon regardless of how I feel because I’m falling behind on my project, and missing a day would make it impossible for me to finish.

My advice to other students? As stressed or as busy as you get, don’t forget to take care of yourself. I failed to do that, and now look at me. I’m laying in bed, miserable and complaining. I’m no doctor, nor am I studying to be one, but some tips that I think would be helpful to stay healthy?

Well here they are:

• Drink lots of water – you can almost never have enough water!
• Get a good nights sleep – this is something I often fail to do.
• Eat good meals – I know I personally fall victim to the junk food trap frequently.
• Take time for yourself – no matter how busy you get, you always need to take a breather.
• Dress appropriately for the weather – this may seem like a give-in, but you would be shocked how many kids I see walking around campus in just shorts and a hoodie when it’s barely 40 degrees out.
• Enjoy the daylight – I know when I feel like I’m holed up in a cave, it only makes me feel worse. Bring in the light!

A lot of those are pretty basic, that most people probably already know, but I think often times people just forget! You get busy and your priorities shift. A littler reminder never hurts! I know I need it myself! Hopefully I get better soon and can apply these tips to my life a little more efficiently!

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