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Colds I hate them

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overthehill Thu 31-Aug-17 16:44:29

If I get a cold I feel like I'm dying. These people who say "it's just a cold" I could scream. I'm in the throws of one now. It came on Tuesday and if I had 1 hours sleep Tuesday night I was lucky.
I forced myself to do some jobs yesterday some gardening and net curtain washing and this did take my mind off it.
What I did last night which I've never thought of before. Instead of going to bed laying down coughing my guts up and having a sleepless night. I stayed downstairs propped up in front of the TV and watched drivel. The TV is like a drug for me and sent me off to sleep although I woke a few times in the night I did at least get some sleep and feel so much better for it today.
Just thought I'd pass this on for anyone else who suffers big time like me with colds.

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Luckygirl Thu 31-Aug-17 17:40:03

Get better soon - colds can be a real misery.

I always get several months of coughing afterwards and dread being in contact with people with colds (usually the GC!) as I know what is in store for me.

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Anniepops Thu 31-Aug-17 18:09:31

Get well soon. Just recovering myself from the most dreadful chest infection which has really worn me down. That feeling you have of being trapped inside a body, when you want to be busy and get things done, is so frustrating. Hopefully the end is in sight and I'm preparing to greet the outside world again soon, as the grandchildren are staying over tomorrow. Wishing "overthehill" a good night's sleep tonight.

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Jane10 Thu 31-Aug-17 18:44:53

Yup. I caught DH's disgusting cold. Sore head, horrible catarrhy feeling, no appetite (that's actually OK) and just feel limp and useless. The joys.
Must remember to get flu jab.

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SueDonim Thu 31-Aug-17 19:11:05

I know colds are 'minor illnesses' but they can't half make you feel ill! I prescribe a hot rum or whiskey toddy to anyone currently suffering. flowers

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overthehill Thu 31-Aug-17 19:20:58

Thank you for your kind thoughts flowers

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Iam64 Thu 31-Aug-17 19:46:26

overthehill, I've had a stinking cold for 3 weeks today. Two days ago I saw the GP who prescribed antibiotics for a secondary infection, sinus type. I'm now feeling much more the thing and hope you don't go on to develop the dreaded secondary infection. Vitamin C and Zinc - my mantra but I'd run out......

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