It is prime flu season, especially at different universities. Although I thought I was lucky that I did not get sick during the first wave of sickness on my campus, it of course found its way to me and I have spent all weekend in bed bruiting. Being really sick away from home, especially for the first time since moving away to a different place (aka college) is hard because you don't have your mom there to help you and be your personal doctor. However, this doesn't mean you don't call your mom every hour explaining new symptoms and asking new and weirder questions. Here are some of the questions I have asked my mom during this time of feeling absolutely miserable:
1. "Uh, WebMD said..."
Chances are, every symptom you put into WebMD will always tell you either you have cancer, you're pregnant, or dying; don't get too caught up on what it tells you, but listen to your mom when she tells you that you are just overreacting.
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2. "Can I take more Advil? I don't remember the last time I took it."
I am guilty of this one. I sometimes forget the last time I took medicine or don't know how long I have to wait to take another time without taking the wrong two medicines together, lol.
3. "Is it bad I've gone through 4 boxes of Kleenex in a day?"
Kleenex has been my best friend the past couple weeks. However, when I bought these boxes of kleenex a couple weeks ago at the store, I did not expect to run put so quickly (Now expecting donations).
4. "I haven't left my room in over 24 hours; should I stay in bed or start to study?"
Test weeks are beginning and getting sick was the last thing I needed. I spend hours and hours in bed doing nothing and I ask my mom at least once every hour if I should start being productive yet; Update: probably have yet to study.
5. "How come yesterday I couldn't even eat an m&m and today, I just ate an entire pizza?"
Trying to eat healthy and balanced meals when being sick is so difficult. At home, my mom could just bring me soup while I stayed on the couch, but at college, I have to fend for myself (but, thankful for my friends who brought me McDonalds when I literally could barely leave bed).
6. "Will you just come see me?"
Being 2 hours away from my family is hard enough, but being sick and away is a whole new situation. I wish my mom was here making me feel better, but I am sure she loves hearing all the crazy and odd questions I ask her like "Am I dying?" or "Are you sure I can take this?"
