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As an adult who lives alone what do you do when you get really sick?
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Call a friend over.
God Dayumm
Banned
Stockpile antibiotics
Unless you wind up with a viral infection.
I hope a physician actually prescribes these? Because antibiotics isn't stuff you should just take whenever.
God Dayumm
Banned
It is always Strep. But I don't use them if I'm just having a cold or cough
curiouscharles
Member
unless you're literally dying, how can you not take care of yourself OP?
[seriously]
[seriously]
But is there a physician that diagnoses your strep throat and prescribes you the antibiotics each time? Because those meds aren't just for popping without having a physician figure out exactly what's wrong with you and whether it's even the right antibiotic for the job.
And even then, not following the entire antibiotic regimen is extremely harmful and breeds resistant micro-organisms. These aren't painkillers that you can just take when you feel you need them.
AppleSeason
Member
Same thing I always do. Plan for the worst in advance. I know I have a bad habit of getting sick whenever I travel, so the last time I travelled alone I had a bag loaded with cold remedies, sore throat pills, painkillers and even benzos.
The Lamonster
Member
Hahaha OP try being sick as a single parent. It's worse.
ChubbyHuggs
Member
I get the fuck up, go to the store, get my fried chicken and devour an 8 piece. Then I knock one out and then pass out.
Oh you'll make runs alright.
I alternate between laying on my couch and laying on my bed
I'll muster up the energy to make one grocery store run to get whatever I need. usually a bunch of soup, some saltines, and some pedialyte. stock up on medicine if I'm low.
then yeah, couch, bed, internet, movies, tv, video games, books, comics, hot bath. that's pretty much it. the more sleep the better, I've found. I've kicked some really bad bugs before by just forcing myself to sleep for an embarrassing amount of the day.
I'll muster up the energy to make one grocery store run to get whatever I need. usually a bunch of soup, some saltines, and some pedialyte. stock up on medicine if I'm low.
then yeah, couch, bed, internet, movies, tv, video games, books, comics, hot bath. that's pretty much it. the more sleep the better, I've found. I've kicked some really bad bugs before by just forcing myself to sleep for an embarrassing amount of the day.
The only time I got really really sick while I lived completely alone (like couldn't really leave the couch unless it was for the bathroom), I just... well, suffered really. I wasn't contagious but I also really couldn't go anywhere. My friends were too busy to make a sick run for me, and don't live near any family so, I just ate what I could and slept a lot. A LOT.
Otherwise I was lucky to be about two blocks away from a Walgreens, so I would walk there, get the supplies I need, and get better. Now I get my boyfriend to get things for me.
Otherwise I was lucky to be about two blocks away from a Walgreens, so I would walk there, get the supplies I need, and get better. Now I get my boyfriend to get things for me.
Escape Goat
Member
John Kowalski
Banned
Cure to life in general tbh
LookAtMeGo
Member
I lay on my couch watching docs about space and moan really long and loud for hours. Probably get doped up so I can sleep it off.
My insurance has a telephone service with doctors on call 24/7, if that does not help, they have a service where they send a doctor to my apartment in less than 40 minutes for ~$10USD. If that does not help I have three ambulances per year for free, and a very low co pay for hospital care. It's not cheap but it has helped me out a lot.
Earthbound64
Banned
Last time I had some sort of weird stomach bug thing, I went to the grocery store to get a couple of things, on the way out knew I was going to vomit - stepped outside, fortunately there was a garbage can by the entrance, and vomited into the garbage can.
Some places may be a bit less accommodating to someone vomiting every 5 minutes.
Good advice.
AgentLampshade
Member
Brought my bed covers to the living room, spent the day shivering and watching Sherlock Season 4. Made the most basic of meals too - instant noodles and a sandwich. I make sure to have emergency "I'm-sick-and/or-peckish" food available every week.
It's not something that I encourage but I don't have many options in the matter.
TBiddy
Member
This. Unless you're literally dying or have two broken legs (or similar), there's no excuse for not going shopping, even when you're sick.
What about not making other people sick?
marimorimo
Member
Happened to me when I was still single and living 5+ hours away from home. I got a fever and was thinking I could ride it out, but it got worse enough that I had no desire to do anything but lie down and sleep. Couldn't even be bothered to eat (and I love eating normally). I only got up when I got thirsty and even that was a chore.
I eventually ran out of cold drinks so I trudged down to the ground floor where there was a little mom and pop shop to buy some cold soda and while I was waiting to pay I collapsed on the ground. Good thing there were other people there and a neighbor who caught me and brought me to a nearby hospital. I very nearly passed out but my neighbor kept me awake, thank goodness. I got my parents to drive over and pick me up that night.
It was fucking UTI.
There are times when you're not dying (yet) but are too weak to even get out of bed
I eventually ran out of cold drinks so I trudged down to the ground floor where there was a little mom and pop shop to buy some cold soda and while I was waiting to pay I collapsed on the ground. Good thing there were other people there and a neighbor who caught me and brought me to a nearby hospital. I very nearly passed out but my neighbor kept me awake, thank goodness. I got my parents to drive over and pick me up that night.
It was fucking UTI.
There are times when you're not dying (yet) but are too weak to even get out of bed
wear a mask if you're really worried
I would advise on calling the 0118 999 881 999 119 725 3 pros.
CaviarMeths
Member
Water + rest, ideally. Keep down whatever food you can. That's really all there is to getting over a flu, as long as you can take the time to recover properly.
In practice though, I can't afford to miss work, so it's generally stop at a drug store on way to work + buy a bunch of remedy to suppress symptoms so I can work and sleep in peace.
In practice though, I can't afford to miss work, so it's generally stop at a drug store on way to work + buy a bunch of remedy to suppress symptoms so I can work and sleep in peace.
Wowfunhappy
Member
If it was truly life threatening, I'd call 911, or at least the emergency room.
BTW, "living alone" doesn't mean you don't have a support network of friends/family who can help you out.
BTW, "living alone" doesn't mean you don't have a support network of friends/family who can help you out.
NullPointer
Member
Preparation, preparation, preparation.
And Amazon Prime Now has a "sick day" section, which is perfection.
And Amazon Prime Now has a "sick day" section, which is perfection.
Don't go coughing in people's faces and don't touch anything that you are not buying.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
At some point you just have to bite your tongue and get your own medication and sustenance. That's what I do anyway.
noomi
Member
This guy gets it.
TBiddy
Member
You need to get food, somehow.
There are times when you're not dying (yet) but are too weak to even get out of bed
True - but in order to get better, you need to eat and drink. Spending 5-10 minutes to walk to the nearest shop won't kill you. Unless you get run over. Or shot
UnemployedVillain
Member
As an adult living alone you should probably have medicine already, just in case