How To Take Care Of Yourself When You're Sick

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Oh, the misery!

Your head is pounding, your whole body aches, and there's nobody—nobody—around to pamper you.

You'll just have to pamper yourself.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A bed
Time to rest
Vitamin C
Some chocolate
Warm fluids
Electrolyte drinks
A humidifier
Some over-the-counter medication

Step 1: Get lots of rest

Get lots of rest. Don't try to work out, and make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night.

Tip: Don't worsen your situation—and get others sick—by going out or going to work.

Step 2: Take Vitamin C

Take in lots of vitamin C with supplements or through fluids like orange juice.

Step 3: Eat dark chocolate

Eat a little dark chocolate for its antioxidant qualities.

Step 4: Use humidifier

If you have a cough, put a humidifier near your bed, or wherever you're resting, to help you breath easier.

Step 5: Drink warm fluids

Take in warm fluids like soups and teas.

Step 6: Keep yourself hydrated

Keep yourself hydrated with lots of water and an occasional electrolyte drink.

Step 7: Avoid dairy products

Avoid dairy products, which can uncomfortably coat the throat and mouth, as well as cause an upset stomach.

Step 8: Rest

Rest, rest, rest.

Tip: If you still feel lousy, try some over-the-counter medication—like ibuprofen, acetaminophen or cough syrup—to alleviate some of your symptoms. They won't cure you, but you'll feel better.

Step 9: Wait it out

Wait it out. It likely will take a few days for your sickness to run its course. But if your symptoms persist—or worsen dramatically—see a doctor!

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[kittenluvful]

thumb up if you clicked this video because your sick.

[monkeysdman1]

thumbs up if you really feel like chicken noodle soup right now. (I DO XD)

[skittlez5235]

I love how the calander was January but they uploaded this in march

[MrsProller123]

also i help with howcast how to take care of yourself when you're sick just me and my dad

[kalee1015]

Does anybody know how to get better when your allergies are accting up

[WakeyWeirdo]

who eats just butter 1:17

[DavidVideos11]

1:12

RLLY!??

what about gatorade??

[hellounicorn24]

I don't feel good. :c

[TressaSilk]

I have the flu & I still have to go to work because if I don't I won't get Christmas overtime...

[luisrios210000]

Why was the cough sizup faced the other way

[xMewWinx96x]

Do I have to drink through the funnel?

[ScottyMLover01]

Took me like ten minutes to realize it was a thermometer in her motuh and not a cigarette...lol