How to survive being poorly when you're at uni
Ok, so i'm basically an expert on this subject, during freshers week last year i managed to contract mono (kind of like the flu but lasts much much longer), and no in case you're wondering i didn't catch it from kissing, i got it from sharing a drink with someone. I basically spent the entire first semester incredibly poorly. Now i'm 5 weeks into second year and I've already had a sickness bug, allergic reactions and finally a kidney infection. I Know you're probably;y thinking I'm one of those people who are always sick, you'd be wrong, I'm normally the person that never gets ill, all of that changes when you're thrown into student accommodation with 8 other germy people (its pretty much unavoidable).
So, heres my guide to surviving being poorly when your parents aren't around to comfort you.
1. Go home for the weekend
You don't actually have to tough this out on your own, its most likely that you'll feel more home sick because you're having to look after yourself (and that sucks). Go home for the weekend, get some motherly love, you can also get your washing done!
2. Go to the doctors
I know it can be daunting to call the doctors yourself for the first time but if you're incredibly poorly you're better off going to see a doctor, you may need a prescription or what ever disease you're harboring will get worse. So tough it up and get on the phone.
3. Sleep, Sleep, Sleep
If you feel like you're coming down with a cold or the dreaded freshers flu, try to sleep for around 12 hours, even if you don't feel that tires, your body is in repair mode when you sleep, you're more likely to fight off the germs when you're sleeping. This one should be easy, as a student you should be adept in the art of napping.
4. Eat your fruit and veggies
It may be really tempting to pig out on pizza and cheesecake, which is perfectly fine, just try to get some fruit and veg in their to boost youre vitamin levels! it will help you feel way way better.
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