I’ve been wearing a mask at crowded spaces but a couple of days ago the supermarket was very very busy and someone let their child run up behind me and open mouth cough right next to me.
Masks work and it took 4 years for me to catch it the first time, but they aren’t miracle workers if the general public are allowed to basically come up and assault you.
I hope it’s just the flu but I recognise these emerging symptoms as the same as when I first got it last April.
You might think I’m overreacting but the last time I got COVID it hit me hard. I have no memory of the week and a half it was at its worst, as It was just a haze of pain, fever dreams and confusion. It scares me to think how it might have damaged my brain (insert obvious jokes here) and I’m terrified of having it again. Especially if it does worse damage each time you get it.
Lots of fluids. If you can’t get your mitts on real electrolyte fluids you can always sip a couple ounces of pickle brine in a pinch.
If you have the energy for it lay out some clean pajamas, brush your teeth, take a shower, put on your PJs and snuggle under some blankets. Sometimes when you’re feeling icky getting clean and dry and warm can be a wonderful feeling.
If you lose your appetite eat small things. A few apple slices. Peeling the apple might make it easier to chew and swallow. A couple crackers with water to help wash it down. Let it settle before going for more. Eating can restore your appetite but give it time to work.