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I was sick for a month and a half with a herpes virus on my tongue, and couldn't eat, talk or walk. it's taken me another month to heal and all i have been doing is lying around in my house waiting to be healthy again basically. I feel so unmotivated and find myself crying all the time. It's so hard for me to be positive sometimes and i really, really want to gain my weight back, but i have noo appetite. If anyone has any words of advice on health, or has been through anything remotely like this before please feel free to help me on anything.
thank you so much

Hi,
I know what it is like to be really sick and not be able to eat, talk, or walk. My situation was different than yours, but for anyone who is sick: they should tRy to get better (even if it takes every ounce of you). For if you just sit around waiting for healthiness to hit you, it won't; least not as fast as it would if you gave yourself a boost. I know that you must feel gross, but do the things that will make you feel great. If you get back to things you used to enjoy doing you will see that 'hey, I can do these things still' and become more motivated.


When you are in your house, put on some of your favorite music, read a good book, have a friend visit (they are comforting), do some word puzzles (crosswork, sodoku), or bring out the creative side in you. You could take up a new hobby (beading, crocheting, sewing, baking, scrapbooking, drawing), give yourself a manicure (bright colors would lighten your mood), soak in a hot bath, or even just go for a walk so you get out of the house for a bit; being cooped up all day is not a good mood booster. As long as you keep yourself occupied with things you enjoy, I assure you will barely think about anything that's bothering you.


For your appetite, I would suggest trying a nutritional drink such as 'Carnation: Breakfast Anytime'. Link: http://www.nestle.ca/en/products/brands/nba/index You can buy it in liquid or powder form which only takes about a minute to mix up and since your appetite is low you could drink this throughout the day and not have to worry about trying to eat so much (of course you should eat a bit though). It will help give you more energy to do the things you wish without trying to force-feed yourself (this particular drink comes in strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla). Once you have the energy to get up and move around, I guarantee beginning something small will start you on your way to big changes

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(Rating: 5) i am going to try all of that. thank you so much (L)
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