1. Comfy clothes, especially if you have any that can put a small smile on your face when you are feeling down, is your first sick day essential. The hoodie pictured is from here.
2. A good book can help pass the time while you are stuck in bed. I recommend An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson because it is a quick fantasy read with a great romance, but any book will do.
3. Some cheesy movies will not only help pass the time, but perhaps make you smile or fall asleep. I like watching romantic comedies or Disney movies.
4. You can't go without a good blanket when you are sick. Sleep is essential to feeling better so having a comfortable blanket is important.
5. Puffs plus lotion is my go-to tissue when I am sick. The lotion really makes it softer and helps me avoid a really sore nose.
6. When sick one must drink water, water, and more water!
7. I find that a humidifier is key to help you sleep when you are feeling under the weather. I love the one pictured that you can find here.
8. Chicken Noodle Soup is the perfect food to consume while you are sick since it is said that it can help ease cold symptoms.
9. The tea in my photo, Traditional Medicinals: Throat Coat, will soothe any sore throat out there. A co-worker gave it to me about a year ago and I have sworn by it ever since.
10. Although research still has no concrete answer as to whether a vitamin c and zinc boost can stop a cold, they do think it may help cut is short. I tried emergen-c for the first time this year and I don't know if it was a mental thing or not, but I swear it helped. It doesn't hurt to try.
11. DayQuil and Nyquil have always been my medicine of choice when I have a bad cold.
BONUS
12. Having someone to take care of you. Although he quarantines me into the bedroom while I am sick, my husband makes sure I have all of my essentials on hand, cooks me chicken noodle soup when I get hungry, and will take care of the dog so I don't have to. I am forever grateful for him.
What do you swear by when you are sick?
