Depends how ill I am, if it was like a few weeks back when I felt so weak that I could hardly move, then I just stay where I am. thankfully, that was the first time I felt like that for years. but most of the time I just get on with my normal day. i got to at the end of the day, I got a cat to look after
I'm mainly grouchy and really short tempered. I hate being ill. I live alone so no one has to suffer it. But I've been a typical bloke and done all the feeling sorry for myself stuff.
I don't buy in to this generalisation re all men are wimps or when they get a cold it's actually 'man flu' etc.
My ex GF used to try and wait on me hand and foot if I was ill but all that fuss would actually make me feel worse. I'd rather just grit my teeth, and try and carry on as per normal.
I'm generally of the opinion that unless I'm dying, I don't need a doctor or hospital. This isn't always a wise thing however- I once thought I'd badly sprained my ankle playing football, so refused to go to A&E. I had a pair of crutches at home so didn't' see the point in waiting for 4 hours just for them to say 'rest it' and send me home.
5 days later my GF forced me to go just in case as it was the size of a small football, so I relented. I was berated by the staff for not coming in sooner as my ankle was broken in 3 places!! Silly boy.
Perhaps putting on a brave face isn't the wisest thing to do after all!
I'm a real baby and feel very sorry for myself. If anyone else is around they hear all about it, repeatedly!
So really I'm best left on my own. I don't answer the door or the phone and lie sulking in front of the telly or curled up in bed and then grit my teeth and get through it. I hate being seen when I'm unwell - what does it achieve for either party? Not easy being unwell when living on your own though.
And BTW I don't want an audience when I'm on my death bed either - embarrassing. I'll slip away quietly when I'm on my own [hopefully].
I usually only get mild colds so just carry on as normal but a couple of months ago I had a flu type bug and that really knocked me for six. I felt pretty rough and didn't have the energy to do a thing. I didn't even get dressed for days, it was the first time in years I've felt ill like that.
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I'm always the one in the family that doesn't seem to get ill. Which is strange
I speak as I have laryngitis at all times and fix my eyes in a permanent half-squint.
I am...
I have to get them myself nowadays though
Sorry I misread
Do you want me to come round with some Ribena and stroke your feet?
Nah...I'd rather wallow in my own self pity.
Whilst steadfastly making a big meal out of getting up and doing it for myself.
But thanks anyway x
You live in a bin?
My ex GF used to try and wait on me hand and foot if I was ill but all that fuss would actually make me feel worse. I'd rather just grit my teeth, and try and carry on as per normal.
I'm generally of the opinion that unless I'm dying, I don't need a doctor or hospital. This isn't always a wise thing however- I once thought I'd badly sprained my ankle playing football, so refused to go to A&E. I had a pair of crutches at home so didn't' see the point in waiting for 4 hours just for them to say 'rest it' and send me home.
5 days later my GF forced me to go just in case as it was the size of a small football, so I relented. I was berated by the staff for not coming in sooner as my ankle was broken in 3 places!! Silly boy.
Perhaps putting on a brave face isn't the wisest thing to do after all!
This being my 100th post, very fitting
So really I'm best left on my own. I don't answer the door or the phone and lie sulking in front of the telly or curled up in bed and then grit my teeth and get through it. I hate being seen when I'm unwell - what does it achieve for either party? Not easy being unwell when living on your own though.
And BTW I don't want an audience when I'm on my death bed either - embarrassing. I'll slip away quietly when I'm on my own [hopefully].
Weekend: Like a Spartan warrior.
Yep. Pretty much.