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Originally Posted by LCF
I'm actually happy it turned around that way. I had a very hard week at university/work and it would have really sucked if I were ill too. Now I can hug the sofa and hang around in the llounge 
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oh well, when you put it that way...

i hope you feel better soon anyway though.
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You probably don't have to, but you will 
Alpha agonists bind to the alpha receptors in cells and mimic the action of adrenaline. Which, when applied locally (like in nasal spray) is to constrict the blood vessels. The effect is - your swollen nose is not swollen anymore and you feel like reborn for the next 2-10 hours.
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ha okay ! what kind of medecine can you get that in (name) ? i want it for the next time i am sick !
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Lemon juice, water and honey for you ma'am. The best (tasting) way to prevent a cold.
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absolutely.

having some now, as a preventive measure. well, lemon juice and water actually, no honey this time.
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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc
Oh why must it always be chicken soup?
Can't you people just make a hot whiskey & lemon & honey toddy and feel better? Or at least feel no pain? 
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yes, i can. no chicken soup for me, dear poohbear.
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Originally Posted by Verencat
Yes, come on over! I'm still in my pj, but I'm about to get dressed to go to the grocery store - I promised bf slow cooked ribs with a beer sauce tonight... there is bound to have some extra, if you want some!  I don't feel like eating at all, so I'll probably have more soup tonight anyway...
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shouldn't you be resting, instead ?
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Personnaly, I think that after a big stress, when I finally get the chance to rest, all things break loose with my immune system.
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ugh, actually i know what you mean, it's exactly what happens to me too.

i still hate it though.
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Why do I like so much being refered to as poor baby?
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it makes me feel better too.
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Hmmm, sofa hugging..... best sport *ever*.
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absolutely !
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Potato leek soup, that's a charming idea! I think I'll try to make one for tonight! Thanks!
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hm, i think it might be too warm for that here but maybe some vegetable soup tonight... or a maroccan harira... that sounds like just the ticket in hot weather.
arg, crazy ! i just realised it's already 7. almost dinner time. how did that happen ??