Warning: This post might have TMI. It’s all about nausea and sickness. lol

Here in LA, it’s been raining like crazy and instead of enjoying the soothing sounds of the rain like I normally would, I actually have been hit with a stomach virus. A stomach virus, which for a split second, I considered to be swine flu. I am literally sitting in bed as I type half awake with nausea and half drunk on Nyquil. After seriously thinking it through and analyzing all of my symptoms, I discovered that I have a bad, highly contagious stomach flu. One that makes me dizzy, gives me stomach cramps, gives me all over body aches,  gives me extreme chills (although there are 2 heaters facing me and 2 blankets on top of me and I’m wearing a jacket and socks!), and worst of all gives me 24 hr nausea. 

Now ever since I was a kid, I’ve always had a problem with nausea: I refuse to throw up. I don’t know what it is, whether it’s the feeling of the actual process or maybe the fear that it’ll never stop. Whatever it is, I know it’s irrational therefore I’ve claimed it to be a vomit phobia. I know that in a lot of cases, vomiting helps you to get better faster but for me, it’s never something I’m willing to oblige to.

Anyhow, I did a lot of research while sick (I’m such a nerd but I needed guidance okay?!) and I found a lot of helpful tips that helped to temporarily relieve my symptoms and I thought I should take this opportunity to share it with all of you out there who are sick and researching online too! (All four of you.)

So here are some ideas that worked for me:

1. when i’m not sick, I looove all the bad, greasy foods with all the spices. Mickey D’s, thai food, spicy mexican food, etc. But when I’m sick, the thought of those foods would make me want to throw up. And things that I don’t usually like a.k.a. healthy foods, actually taste really good to me when I’m sick. So just make sure you’re eating a lot of healthy, fresh foods. I ate a lot of porridge, fish, or chicken noodle soup. I’ve heard jello works too. If you’re nauseous or have an upset stomach, gatorade does WONDERS! it really is better than water for me. Plus it replenishes all the electrolytes that you’ve lost from vomiting.

2. Chewing on 1 or 2 plain crackers will also help ease nausea. Just don’t overdo it because then it will only make you want to throw up more. A slice of apple or pear helps too but whatever you do, don’t over do it.

3. Orange juice really does taste good when you’re sick, trust me, I was craving it the whole time. But it’s acidic and can cause you to be more nauseous. Also stay away from milk or dairy products. They tend to take longer to digest and would definitely help with nausea.

4. Wear socks, jacket, whatever and stay warm. I was extremely chilly and shivering yet I was sweating all the time during the first 2 days I was sick. I did whatever to make myself stay warm, especially during this time of year.

5. Get plenty of rest and make sure, if you can, sleep in a comfortable bed with lots of room. I slept on the couch for the first 2 days and ouch! My whole body was aching and I know the couch couldn’t have helped. Then I slept in my room on a queen sized soft bed and I felt a lot better. Also make sure the air you sleep in is as clean as possible. You can use an air purifier or Lysol anti-bacterial room spray. This will kill all of the harmful bacteria in the air that can keep you sick.

Hope these work and let me know if you know of anything that will work for me, since I’m still sick

xoxo Hunni

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