I know I'm not the only one out there who can't recall this saying properly... in fact, I still question which is it?... And, at the moment, I am suffering my way through a cold and don't much care. If I'm hungry, I eat. Even if I'm not hungry, I still might eat. I'll do just about anything to try and take my mind off how lousy I'm feeling until I'm feeling better again. I wish that there was some cure for the common cold.
Of course, when you are suffering from a cold, it's like the opening for every friend and family member to give you their tried and true methods for fighting back - suggesting you take Vitamin C, more zinc or eat chicken soup. What I have found, if you try any of their helpful suggestions to treat a cold, you're sick for about 7 days. Without doing anything, you're sick for a week.
Discovering I have a cold has also prompted people I come across to ask me, "Have you gotten a flu shot?" My answer to them is a simple "no." Nor do I intend to. Call me crazy, but I believe that the body has an inherent immune system designed to combat what ails you. That's not to say there aren't those with compromised immune systems that may require a little outside assistance now and again. I just don't think the average healthy human needs one. In fact, I also believe that surviving a cold or flu helps to build your own immunity, so you're less likely to get sick.
Have I ever suffered a bout of influenza? Sure. I got sick with flu 2 years ago and I'll admit, it was pure misery getting through it. It was also the only time I can remember since early childhood. Perhaps I've just been lucky, but I tend to believe it's more a case of a healthy immune system and a common sense approach to illness when it strikes - making sure I get enough rest, eating right and getting exercise - and trusting my body knows enough to help itself when the time comes to build that army of antibodies needed to take control back.
I've promised those who have suggested I need this flu shot a nasty wake-up call at 3am if I do come down with a bought of flu this season - because I believe they've jinxed me just bringing the subject up. I cursed myself in 2007, when I told a co-worker I almost never get sick, only to contract the flu a few days after making the fateful comment.
So, if you think you need to go out and promote the flu shot to those of us who think we're fairly adequately protected by our healthy immune systems, I want you to remember another old saying - "misery loves company"... you'll be the first person we'll seek if we get sick!
Of course, when you are suffering from a cold, it's like the opening for every friend and family member to give you their tried and true methods for fighting back - suggesting you take Vitamin C, more zinc or eat chicken soup. What I have found, if you try any of their helpful suggestions to treat a cold, you're sick for about 7 days. Without doing anything, you're sick for a week.
Discovering I have a cold has also prompted people I come across to ask me, "Have you gotten a flu shot?" My answer to them is a simple "no." Nor do I intend to. Call me crazy, but I believe that the body has an inherent immune system designed to combat what ails you. That's not to say there aren't those with compromised immune systems that may require a little outside assistance now and again. I just don't think the average healthy human needs one. In fact, I also believe that surviving a cold or flu helps to build your own immunity, so you're less likely to get sick.
Have I ever suffered a bout of influenza? Sure. I got sick with flu 2 years ago and I'll admit, it was pure misery getting through it. It was also the only time I can remember since early childhood. Perhaps I've just been lucky, but I tend to believe it's more a case of a healthy immune system and a common sense approach to illness when it strikes - making sure I get enough rest, eating right and getting exercise - and trusting my body knows enough to help itself when the time comes to build that army of antibodies needed to take control back.
I've promised those who have suggested I need this flu shot a nasty wake-up call at 3am if I do come down with a bought of flu this season - because I believe they've jinxed me just bringing the subject up. I cursed myself in 2007, when I told a co-worker I almost never get sick, only to contract the flu a few days after making the fateful comment.
So, if you think you need to go out and promote the flu shot to those of us who think we're fairly adequately protected by our healthy immune systems, I want you to remember another old saying - "misery loves company"... you'll be the first person we'll seek if we get sick!
2 comments:
Awwwwww Ruthie, I hope you feel better. Although I am not "sick" I feel like poo too. Misery does love company. Hopefully by the end of the week we'll both feel better! xoxox thank you for all support too! You're the best. I love you!!
Feeling better already! I hope with every day, you feel a little better, too!
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