Comments on: Don’t worry, it ain’t catchin’.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:02:27 +0000

I want whoever my significant other is at the time or my best friend, depending on the situation. If I’m tummy sick, though, NO ONE. Just text me, please.

By: Redneck Diva

Redneck Diva — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:12:19 +0000

I’m the same way. For the most part, I want to be left alone – COMPLETELY ALONE – so I can sleep, whine, bawl, etc. HOWEVER, those those love me must also be able to read my mind and know when I want them to check on me and bring me things.

When I had the flu last year, my husband – who has never been much of a baby-er – went out and bought me FIFTEEN cans of chicken noodle soup because he felt so bad and didn’t know what else to do. Bless his heart.

Oh and it always helps if my momma kisses me on the forehead.

By: James Williamson

James Williamson — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:54:47 +0000

When I’m sick it is typically a cold, in which case I grind up some ginger root and mix it into a blend of green tea and whiskey. Best remedy I’ve yet to come across.

And I admire your solicitude in sickness. I think it was in Notes From The Underground that Dostoyevsky’s narrator describes the intolerable nuisance which is a sick individual whose moans and wails are not an end of themselves, but rather for the benefit of capturing the attention of those around them. I hope my wife is just like you in that regard!

By: Jaz

Jaz — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:15:41 +0000

Liz, I’m the same way you are – if I’m sick, just let me be alone until I’m feeling somewhat better. Case in point – I’ve caught both the stomach flu and a friend’s bad cold. I’m still dealing with both and have to go to classes today despite it all.

By: Ruthie

Ruthie — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:51:17 +0000

I’m the same way…I may not always express that I want to be alone…and it’s kinda hard to be alone seeing as I still live at home. But I do tend to retreat to my room, I have no desire to be with the outside world. I just wanna focus on feeling better and I already feel better being by myself.

Likewise when someone wants me to describe my ideal day it would be curling up with a book or taking a bath. Mind you I love spending time with people but I do need to take time alone to recharge my batteries once in a while.

By: Gabriel Jordan

Gabriel Jordan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:34:53 +0000

Yeah, at the onset and early stages of sickness, I’m about the same… just want to be left alone to rest. As I get better though, I usually get to a point where I’m so restless that I’m ready to do anything with anybody… which I actually think helps me get over that last hump of sickness by getting my body active again

By: Candace

Candace — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:30:45 +0000

I agree with Leslie. I like to be alone during the day, when I can sleep, sleep and sleep. But I do love when Hubby is there to make me some lunch or dinner and bring me anything I need. Having him to take care of me when i’m sick is one of the best feelings ever! I guess because when I was a kid my dad ALWAYS took the best care of me when I was sick. He’d run to the store at night to get me 7-up, cranberry juice, medicine, etc.

By: Ronnica

Ronnica — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:17:36 +0000

I’m totally with you. If I’m sick, leave me alone! Don’t keep asking me if I’m feeling better or what I need. Though I don’t mind someone who’s willing to run to the store to get a few things for me, but please don’t expect small talk or for me to invite you to watch a movie w/me.

By: leesa

leesa — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:15:43 +0000

ELIZABETH I AM EXACTLY THE SAME WAY WHEN I AM SICK. I HAVE TO BE ALONE. besides loran and my babies….that’s all i want. TIME TO BE ALONE.

dude. totally. I need the quiet, the privacy, the lack of responsibility, and the rest that comes with being left on my own.

and i think ppl sometimes are like WHAT CAN I DO. and i’m like..LEAVE ME ALONE. ILU THANKS.

srsly.

AMEN, SISTER.

By: leslie

leslie — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:12:26 +0000

i prefer to be alone for the majority of the daytime hours. at night, i like to have someone around (preferably my husband) to take care of me. i like to stay in my pajamas all day and lay on the couch.

of course, now that i have a full time grown up job, i actually have to go into work when i am sick. i can’t just always stay home.