For the past couple of days, I've been down for the count with a bad case of stomach flu. I haven't had the flu for a very long time, decades. I've had my fair share of run-ins with food poisoning in that time and have, on more than one occasion been tempted to invite the grim reaper in to bring about a quick end to my suffering.
Nevertheless, I'm inclined to say that the flu is worse. With food poisoning, though it may take some time and be violent and dramatic, the pain and misery is over once your body, fragile thing that it is, has rid itself of the offending substance. Not so with the flu. Day three today and I'm still dragging my butt from one room to another, barely able to do more than drink water and yearn for the comfort of my bed.
My cat is in heaven, having me to lounge beside and provide some company for her daylight naps.
Willow, my dog, has been a saint. Naturally high energy with an insatiable appetite for play, she's been impersonating a cat herself and curling up next to us, for hours at a time. When she's reached the limits of her patience, I've taken her outside and thrown her ball around for her until she leaves it in the snowbank and trots back to me with her tongue lolling, panting for breath. The dog equivalent of crying "uncle".
The cold, fresh country air feels good on my lungs and momentarily clears my head, but my cat beckons back inside.
14 comments:
I'm with the cat.... stay indoors and get well. You are right about the time difference in getting over food poisoning vs the flu. Haven't had either this year and no intentions of doing so. Get well soon!! xox
Oh gosh, I am sorry you're sick. I hope you turn the corner soon and start to feel better. So many people are sick this winter:-/
It's pretty wicked out there, stay warm and cosy...I've heard that there is a bad strain of it going around.
Hope you feel better soon.
Jen
Oh you poor girl! This is the first day I have been out of bed for any length of time since Sunday. There are just too many bugs around. But isn't it wonderful having furry friends to cuddle up with when you are sick? I hope you get feeling better soon! Hugs!
xo Catherine
I hope you feel better soon! I just got over a 3 day bout with the stomach flu. No fun at all.
Hugs!
SouthernSass
Take care of yourself and feel better soon.
Feel better soon!
Oh Carolynn, I'm sorry that you're sick. The worse thing ever, in my opinion, is feeling nauseated and needing to throw up. I hate that! Like you, I can't even remember when I last had the flu. I seldom get colds either, had a tiny one that lasted about 3 days early this winter, but even for a cold it was mild. But I'm pretty sure I've forgotten how purely miserable it is to be truly sick. Will keep you in my prayers and hope you feel much better very, very soon. Thank goodness you've got your snuggle bunnies to keep you warm and cozy!
Ohhh...I hope you're better soon!!!
That's an absolutely horrible way to get some rest. Sending you good wishes.
I know what you mean about the cold air letting the inside of your head open up. Feels good for a few minutes, and then it just feels cold.
Snuggle up and nap and read and forget about being productive until this siege is over.
Sorry you have the flu, I have heard that this years' version is pretty nasty. Hope you are feeling better soon. So nice of the cat to sacrifice her usual routine to comfort you!
I hope you are feeling better today. I'm glad you have four-legged bedwarmers to keep you company. I know what you mean about the cold air helping ~ I have found that with this cold, too. May you be back in the pink soon!
Glad you've got good nursing care. Feel better soon!
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