Quench Your Symptoms: A Simple Sick Day Hack
You Should Know: Hydrate When Sick, or You’ll Feel Like Crap
Personal Hook
I’m pretty sure I spent the entire day in a haze, feeling like absolute crap. My throat hurt so much when speaking that it sounded like nails on a chalkboard, and I was so nauseous and lethargic that all I wanted to do was hide under my blanket with a bucket nearby (just in case). That’s when I remembered something super basic: I hadn’t drunk any water for 24 hours. Yep, you read that right – no water.
The Realization
Okay, so maybe it’s not exactly rocket science to remember to drink water when you’re sick, but trust me, my body was making it ridiculously hard for me to want to do so. The more dehydrated I got, the more my throat became dry and painful, making swallowing a chore. Then there was the whole lethargy thing – I just wanted to sleep the day away. And don’t even get me started on the nausea; I’d rather not eat or drink anything at all.
The Hack
Seriously, if you’re feeling like crap from a cold or flu (and I’m using those terms loosely here), DRINK WATER! You might not feel thirsty, but trust your bestie on this one – dehydration is no joke. It’s like my body was playing a cruel trick on me: the more dehydrated I got, the less I wanted to drink water. Scary, right? Don’t be like me; hydrate when you’re sick! Just remember not to overdo it – we don’t want any excessive water-drinking mishaps.
Funny Fail Moment
I’m pretty sure my body was trying to sabotage me by making me feel more nauseous and lethargic the longer I went without drinking water. Like, seriously, who tries to avoid swallowing or eating when they’re sick? Me, that’s who. Don’t be like me; drink your water!
Reflection
I’m not gonna lie – after hydrating, I felt a 100x better (no hyperbole here). It was like my entire body breathed a sigh of relief. Okay, maybe it was just my throat and stomach, but still! Just remember: when you’re sick, hydration is key.
