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Ok so I have already gone to the doctor. I am taking medicine and a mulitvitamin. I am so tired. I don't even want to hear myself say it again. I am coughing up stuff, but it doesn't seem to me like it's getting any better. The worst thing is that I cannot sing.
It's mostly congestion. I have used cough drops, Nyquil, Vapor Rub. Took 3 baths last night trying to be able to breathe more clearly so I could sleep.
If I am not better by Monday, I am definitely calling the doctor again.
So has anyone got any bright ideas to how I can feel better?

Get off the multivitamin if you can and find a tonic. There are special tonics, like the Severn Seas one, that specifically help people who are feeling run down or ill :)
If you're having trouble singing, there is a special 'cough drop' for singers, my friend uses it...I can't remember the name right now, but I'll ask my friend when she comes online and email it to you if you leave an addy/column name when you rate.
Try Olbas Oil...that is damn strong stuff. It's like Vics VapourRub but much stronger. Oor put a couple of drops of tea tree oil into a bowl of hot water, put your head over the bowl and a towel over your head (to help trap the steam) and breathe it in (don't drink it though lol!!). Eat a little bit of chocolate, and if you're in a sunny part of the world, do some sunbathing - both of those help to release endorphins, the 'happy hormone'. If not, have all your curtains open to let as much natural light in as possible.
And finally, have a positive attitude!! I know it's hard, but tell yourself that you WILL get better very soon, and that there are people out there worse off than you. Watch some funny movies and chill! People with positive attitudes recover much more quickly than people with negative ones!
Blessed Be and I hope you get better soon!
Rach xxx

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(Rating: 5) Thanks Rach! Well, I already have the chocolate covered:) chaosd@yahoo.com
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