How to bounce back from a virus faster?

Lately, here in America—especially around Washington, D.C.—there’s been this viral bug going around. It’s nothing life-threatening, just one of those annoying things, but I wanted to start this thread to help anyone who might be dealing with a virus or some other minor infection right now.

1. Just rest up. Honestly, try not to head into the office or go to class while you're feeling under the weather; you wouldn't want to pass that nasty little thing along to your coworkers or friends.

2. Keep yourself hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids is key, and I always find a nice, hot cup of tea works wonders.

3. You can pick up some over-the-counter cough drops to soothe your throat. And if you start feeling that nagging headache or some aches in your joints and bones, taking a standard dose of aspirin should help.

4. Just hang in there for about 2 to 6 days, and you'll likely feel back to your old self before you know it!!!

I really hope this little guide helps you out and that you start feeling better soon 🙂 . Just a quick reminder, though—don't overdo it with the medications, and if things actually start getting worse, definitely check in with your doctor!

Edit: sorry about the typo in the title 😢

Walter Newman82 said:There’s a viral bug going around the States lately, specifically in areas like Washington, D.C. It’s nothing life-threatening, but it’s persistent. I’m starting this thread to offer some basic guidance for anyone currently dealing with a virus or a similar infection.

1. Rest. Don't bother showing up to the office or heading into class; you don't want to pass this thing on to your coworkers or friends.

2. Stay hydrated. Plenty of fluids—hot tea is usually your best bet.

3. Use over-the-counter cough drops. If you start feeling a headache coming on or your joints and bones begin to ache, a standard dose of aspirin should do the trick.

4. Give it 2 to 6 days, and you'll likely find yourself back to normal before you know it.

I hope this little guide helps and that you feel better soon 🙂. Just remember: don't overdo it with the medication, and if things take a turn for the worse, go see your doctor.

Edit: apologies for the typo in the title 😢

These instructions arrived a little too late for me... everything got complicated and I ended up having to head to the ER.