Good
morning/afternoon/evening! I’m communicating with you from what feels like the
pits of hell. I’ve been practically bedridden for a week with a hideous cold,
and my Easter holidays from uni feel like they’ve been a little bit wasted. I
actually managed to haul myself into the shower today, and take a few blog
pictures, and I felt like a sickness survival blog post would be hella
relevant. I’m not entirely sure what plague I’ve caught, but these four items
are always within arm’s reach when I’m on the brink of death.
Superdrug’s Nasal Inhaler |
I actually can’t
find this on the Superdrug website, but mine is slightly old now. There are
very similar ones in all pharmacies, and they’re only a couple of quid. There
are very few things less attractive than a runny, blocked nose, and this little
tampon-looking inhaler helps to clear it out a little bit. Plus, I love the
smell of menthol (petition for a menthol perfume plz?) so I’m perfectly happy
to sniff this all day.
Benefit Cosmetics Triple Performing Facial Emulsion | £27
This little baby
comes out of my skincare drawer to help me out when I’m dry and dehydrated.
It’s been out since winter, but I’ve kept it out because I’ve been feeling so
grotty. I never usually mousturise because I’m a greeeeasy gal, but when I’m
ill or run-down, my skin needs a bit of a moisture boost. This oil-free formula
is brilliant because it doesn’t turn me into an oil slick, but it makes my
dried out skin feel much more comfortable. It’s pricey, but since I don’t use
it much, it’s top of my list for moisture boosting products.
Blistex Intensive Moisturiser Lip Cream | £2.59
Of all the lipbalms I’ve tried and tested, this is one of the best. I know
it looks like cold-sore cream, and it looks thick and white and slimy, it
really works well. When I’m sick, I sleep with my mouth hanging open in the
most s t u n n I n g manner, which means my breath ends up foul
and my lips start cracking. Although I really like this lipbalm, I would like
one that works faster and more efficiently, so if you have any recommendations,
do let me know!
Primark Sunglasses | £2
When there’s no milk in the fridge and the Ben & Jerry’s has run dry,
there’s only one thing to do: go down to LIDL in your onesie, a topknot, and a
pair of sunglasses. My eyes get sensitive in the light when I’m feeling poorly,
so I spend days in a darkened room watching RuPaul’s Drag Race. When I actually
have to leave the flat, I’m dazzled by the outside world (what is grass?). And
although I don’t get ill very often, sometimes I need to just stick on a pair
of sunnies and brave the outdoors.
As I said, I’m not poorly very much, so when I do get ill, I literally
feel like the world is ending. Another few things I’d recommend getting are a
bath bomb, some bubble bath, a magazine, find a good series on Netflix, and
enlist a family member to be your tea-slave. I’m very much taking some
much-needed time for myself, and hopefully I’ll be right as rain in a few days.
If not, I’m going to stay in my bed watching reality TV for the rest of
eternity, and I’m OK with that.
What are your best
sickness survival tips?
Lots of love,
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