Joal 555 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I don't remember the last time I achieved this, but here we are getting towards the end of November and so far, so good. There's still a long, long way to go of course, but I'm hoping that this may be the year! I really hate getting colds, as they are so awkward and anti-social, even if you put on one side the obvious point about feeling sick and having to cope with all the usual symptoms/consequences. I may report back here from time to time, but in the meantime, if anyone wants to share experiences on how long it is since they managed a whole winter without a cold, or what the most number of colds they had in a winter was (etc etc), feel free to contribute! Link to comment
Ben Drowned Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 usually get 2 colds but I haven't gotten sick yet just some sensitive nose sneezes and dust allergies but I'm trying to get sick and it's not working Link to comment
Luisa39 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I take vitamin C every day and have for a long time; I've actually gotten through the past few winters without a cold. But I'm the type who tends not to get colds so much as "allergy flareups." I believe the last true cold I had was a summer one, in 2014. Link to comment
bingochamp7 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 My parents use turmeric and chilies in the food that I eat, so that increases my immunity. I also eat garlic frequently and drink apple cider vinegar. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables helps. The last cold I had was in 2016 and before that, I used to get sick twice a year. Link to comment
jano Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 My immune system seems to be weakening, because I'd go from having 0-1 colds a year, to consistently having 1 or 2 during winter... No amount of Vitamin C can help me! Link to comment
NoV Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/24/2017 at 10:39 AM, Joal 555 said: I really hate getting colds, as they are so awkward and anti-social, even if you put on one side the obvious point about feeling sick and having to cope with all the usual symptoms/consequences. Amen to that I absolutely hate being ill and not being able to breathe properly through my nose is possibly the worst sensation in the world! Last year I managed the whole winter without a cold... and so far this year I am cold free, although I realise by posting this, I have probably sealed my fate... Link to comment
Shamaël Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I too hate being ill (and most of all I hate when someone points it out, even if it is in a well-wishing intention)... And I home you'll get through this winter without a cold! I managed it last year (mostly, I believe, because I didn't work and wasn't around germy children... school is the best way to be contaminated) but for this year it's too late, as I've already had a nasty cold in september, with a laryngitis, and a very mild one some weeks ago, which lasted no more than 2 days, and I really hope it's over for me! 2 hours ago, NoV said: I realise by posting this, I have probably sealed my fate... I hope not!!! Link to comment
facet Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) . Edited December 1, 2019 by facet Removed by user. Link to comment
Ben Drowned Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 @facet hope you feel better soon bro Link to comment
_ForgottenSoul_ Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'm pretty sure I've only gotten 2 colds in my lifetime. Heh, I don't really get sick easily, but when I do it really sucks. Hope you reach your goal! Link to comment
Oolia Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) I had my first actual cold in almost FOUR years last month. I was so sad that my record was broken (and also it sucked because I was sick), but I've never gone that long without a cold before ever. I attribute it to working from home. So if you don't want to get a cold this winter, call off work and tell them it's a preventative measure Edit: It might have also been the addition of a vitamin D supplement, but that won't get you off work so... Edited November 30, 2017 by Oolia Link to comment
Elektra Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Woke up yesterday with the telltale sign....swallowed and felt a painful lump inside my throat when I did. I hate it, also because it can sometimes last up to 3 weeks, where most people shake it off after a few days. But I've been reasonably happy with the Fall : no cold since July! There were so many *other* types of illnesses for me in the meantime, including recurring dental pbs, that it sort of wiped it off for me. Anyways, I feel it's not too bad this time <G> Question, do you guys sometimes have this? I get this very localised throat infection, just above the place you swallow, (pharyngite, la fête Aliena!!), but it doesn't really go anywhere else. Just stays stuck there forever... ...nuff' said Link to comment
MeForever Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Welp, I cought a cold from my friend a few days ago I think. Not even sneezing much, my nose is just running and i'm coughing alot. It's very annoying, but I'm slowly getting over it. Link to comment
Elektra Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I'm sneezing ALL THE TIME!!! And violently too, most of the time in doubles...the second gets really wet and bends me over Link to comment
Shamaël Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 30/11/2017 at 10:43 PM, Elektra said: Question, do you guys sometimes have this? I get this very localised throat infection, just above the place you swallow, (pharyngite, la fête Aliena!!), but it doesn't really go anywhere else. Just stays stuck there forever... Yes, I see what you mean. And I really hope you're all right now. hugI'm feeling exactly the same today and I hope this is not the beginning of a cold. If it is, it will be the third since september (a personal record)... And I'm going to Paris next wenesday with my students, if my voice is gone, how can do? It sucks. Link to comment
sexyhankysneeze Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I live on the other side of the world so we're coming into summer now but I have honestly had the worst year ever for catching colds, either 6 or 7, I lost count but it's a far cry from the last 3 years where I've only had one a year Link to comment
NoV Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 8:09 PM, Aliena H. said: I hope not!!! The week after I posted on this thread I feel I kinda skirted with having a cold - my throat got sore and I was had a headache for a couple of days - but it didn't develop into anything serious. Still think I brought it on myself for my original post Link to comment
Clark Kent Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hello and welcome to the most tempting fate reply of all time! I was only thinking recently how so many people seem to be complaining about having a cold yet i have managed to dodge this bullet well into December. I'm usually a 1 bad cold a year kind of guy and always this time of year. It is a social nightmare for me and one i'm desperate to always avoid.........but....... i've just replied to this post so may as well stock up on the lemsip now! Link to comment
TheCakeIsAlive Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I work with bundles of infection (children, and colleagues), so no chance I'll succeed at this challenge. I suspect I have one now but it's not really coming through which I hope it won't. Here's praying to my immune system fighting it off without too much inconvenience. Link to comment
MaiMai Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I wish I could even attempt to do this, but I'm currently on my third cold in as many weeks. The first one kinda took me out with a fever, then the second time I straight-up lost my voice, and now I'm just coughing all the time. It's probably a sign I need a break from studying and such, because I don't think I've ever had this many in a single winter before... I usually get away with one. Link to comment
Ben Drowned Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 i didn't last long I'm sick X_X Link to comment
Leafeon78 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I already lost I managed to get a cold. Link to comment
Joal 555 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 Update One month on from making this post and it's a case of so far, so good. However, we are now moving into the depths of winter (in the UK at least) and historically, I've often got a cold during the Xmas break, so it's far too early for any kind of complacency. The battle continues! Link to comment
Oolia Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Joal 555 said: Update One month on from making this post and it's a case of so far, so good. However, we are now moving into the depths of winter (in the UK at least) and historically, I've often got a cold during the Xmas break, so it's far too early for any kind of complacency. The battle continues! I'm rooting for you! You can do it! Link to comment
Joal 555 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 On 11/30/2017 at 7:07 AM, Oolia said: So if you don't want to get a cold this winter, call off work and tell them it's a preventative measure This was really tempting! 1 hour ago, Oolia said: I'm rooting for you! You can do it! Thank you! Link to comment
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