0 Tips for Surviving Winter Sickness

If you didn't already know, I was sick for the past week or so with just about everything you could think of. I'm finally coming down from the entire ordeal and quite fittingly think it's wise to share some tips on surviving winter sickness because it is, as they say, that time of the year.

Keep occupied

• I did a vast majority of a 1000 piece puzzle while sick, having pushed the coffee table as close the couch as possible, allowing for minimal stretching and movement in general.
• Read. Use the time in bed to catch up on a book you've been dying to read or finish one that you haven't quite found the time for.
• Find a new gem on Netflix. Maybe there's an entire genre (say, German zombie movies) that you didn't know you liked until now.

Sleep

• Get plenty of it! Sleep is one of your greatest allies when fighting a cold, or worse, the flu. Not only does it allow your body time to fight the sickness and help you recharge, but you're probably going to want it anyway.

Liquids

• Same as with sleep, get lots! Preferably in the form of water, but tea is also an excellent choice. Stock your cupboard now with a few different varieties to try the next time you're cooped up in bed for a day or two.
• Vitamin C! Things like Emergen-C, or a good old-fashioned glass of orange juice can do wonders for you.

Other items to have on hand

• Preferred medicines. Always be stocked up on your medicine of choice. I made that mistake just last week, and it was not pretty.
• Tissues. These are must have for when that stuffy, runny nose hits.
• Lozenges. To soothe that aching throat, of course. With all the different flavors, there's sure to be one to appeal to your taste buds. I personally have a preference for fruit and the original Ricola flavor.
• Something fluffy. This could be a pet, a stuffed animal, or a really nice comforter. Just make sure you have something for cuddling.