What should/shouldn't you do when you're sick?!
Question: I'm currently sick with a pretty bad cold, but today I felt about 40% better, so I thought let me get out and do things since I was bored so I went to two different malls, walked around alot, went to the supermarket and the vitamin shoppe, got myself some healthy snacks and went back home. I feel fine, but I heard that when you're sick you should be in bed all the time.
Am I damaging my body by going out and exerting myself, and what if I expose myself to more people and other viruses while I"m still sick?
Does this make it harder for recovery, and can it overwhelm my immune system?
Generally what are things that you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT under any circumstances do when you're truly sick?
Answers: I'm currently sick with a pretty bad cold, but today I felt about 40% better, so I thought let me get out and do things since I was bored so I went to two different malls, walked around alot, went to the supermarket and the vitamin shoppe, got myself some healthy snacks and went back home. I feel fine, but I heard that when you're sick you should be in bed all the time.
Am I damaging my body by going out and exerting myself, and what if I expose myself to more people and other viruses while I"m still sick?
Does this make it harder for recovery, and can it overwhelm my immune system?
Generally what are things that you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT under any circumstances do when you're truly sick?
If you want to exercise a walk is fine, as long as you wrap up. No lifting weights, running, cycling or any other strenuous exercise as your body is currently weak. Try to go to areas where there are not many other people, as you are exposing yourself and others to viruses and/or bacterial infections.
You don't -need- to be in bed all the time - however, that's where most of your time should be spent. Everyone needs a brisk walk every now and then, however. Just remember to take it slowly and don't strain yourself.
I wouldn't have gone to the mall,I would of gone for a easy walk, I hope too you didn't pick up any bug in the mall, you should get lots of fluids and take it easy,meds if you have a high fever....you shouldn't go dancing,drink booze or kiss anyone
DO: Sleep,your body recovers faster during sleep
Keep hydridated
DONT: Dont go excersise or put strain on your body
Dont get cold