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[verbicide]

In times past when I've been sick, there's been a basic pattern. Sore throat phase, aches and congestion phase, irritating cough that lasts for 3 months phase. But this time, the sore throat won't go away and it's driving me a little crazy. I woke up again at 4am with a raw, burning throat. It simmers down after I've been disturbed awake, but god, what's the problem?

I know I'm being unreasonable, but goddammit. Look, I took two days off, okay? I slept and didn't try to run errands or clean my flat (well except for laundry, but that doesn't count). I just stayed put and drank my fluids and took my meds and snogged my cat. I don't have much more patience to devote to this bullshit. I have to admit I wish I could take today off, too. But I'm pretty sure I can handle work. If I go in and it's awful, I can always leave early, but I want to try.

In less irritable news, I rigged my bed up so last night wasn't miserable. A nurse I once worked with suggested putting cushions under the mattress, since pillows can shift in the night. And it's really much better, snot-drainage wise, to be upright at a 45 degree angle. So I did that. I shoved my sofa cushion under the mattress, right at the top. Then I layered six pillows on top of that. And I was about 20,000 percent less woozy this morning. Also, I didn't crank the heater up. It meant I needed to really burrow under my comforter, but it meant that my mouth was less dry.

As of now, I've given up trying to sleep. I don't know what the fuck the problem is. *annoyed* I'd say it was the hour change from last weekend, but I'm not going to bed at like 10pm or anything.

(This new icon, by the way, is in honor of Jeff, who calls me Princess and the Pea. )

Comments

[brabble.livejournal.com]

Y'know, uhm.. not to be all pessimistic, but if you're still that sick, you do realize that by going into work you may infect your co-workers with this, right? I know you're annoyed with sitting at home and impatient with it, but is it really fair to bring the virus to the office?

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

If I got sick leave, I might have stayed home. But I am definitely better, and I can't afford any more days off, especially not with the holidays coming up :(

Hopefully I'm past the infectious state, and will keep myself sequestered in my office.

I'm really much better today. Just tired.

[brabble.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, I forgot about the not getting paid thing :(

Glad you're feeling better.