Who loves having a cold?

[Nspringthorpe321]

I love having a cold. Being all sneezy, stuffed up, blowing my nose, wrapping up warm in my pajamas, fluffy dressing gown, fluffy socks, slippers and a blanket. Or staying cuddled up in bed. Having lots of hot chocolate. 

Also what's your dream way of catching a cold? and what do you do when you have a cold? (what's your taking care of a cold routine)

 

[bingochamp7]

I also like catching colds for the same reasons you mentioned. My ideal scenario is catching a cold anytime during fall, winter, or early spring (preferably during a holiday) and being alone to let out all the sneezes, cough freely, and blow my nose all while catching up on movies and TV shows I had little time for when I wasn’t sick.

When I catch a cold, nothing really changes except that I drink more herbal tea, use cough drops if I’m not staying at home, and I use a rag to blow my nose into if I’m at home. If I have to be out, I would use travel pack tissues and blow my nose in a place where no one would be able to see or hear me. I don’t take any meds because the symptoms are the best part, so I let the cold run its course which is 7 - 10 days. 

[EveP]

I almost never catch colds, max once every two or three years, so when I do I make the most out of it. I sort of build a nest with blankets and pillows in the corner of the couch, drink warm lemon water with honey and watch every feelgood movie I can find.

[Nspringthorpe321]

On 8/3/2021 at 11:57 AM, bingochamp7 said:

I also like catching colds for the same reasons you mentioned. My ideal scenario is catching a cold anytime during fall, winter, or early spring (preferably during a holiday) and being alone to let out all the sneezes, cough freely, and blow my nose all while catching up on movies and TV shows I had little time for when I wasn’t sick.

When I catch a cold, nothing really changes except that I drink more herbal tea, use cough drops if I’m not staying at home, and I use a rag to blow my nose into if I’m at home. If I have to be out, I would use travel pack tissues and blow my nose in a place where no one would be able to see or hear me. I don’t take any meds because the symptoms are the best part, so I let the cold run its course which is 7 - 10 days. 

For me, my ideal time for cold catching is in the winter. Waking up on Christmas day absolutely full of cold would be great as well. I as well don't take any meds as I want to enjoy the cold.

[Nspringthorpe321]

3 hours ago, EveP said:

I almost never catch colds, max once every two or three years, so when I do I make the most out of it. I sort of build a nest with blankets and pillows in the corner of the couch, drink warm lemon water with honey and watch every feelgood movie I can find.

I unfortunately don't catch colds very often either ☹️. But yes definitely make the most out of it. I wrap up warm almost immediately, have a foot-bath, lots of hot chocolate. I do wish that colds could be caught from being cold or being in the cold for too long. If that was the case I'd definitely be going out in the snow and have a little swim in a frozen lake (both I'd do naked) so I can catch a nice long lasting winter cold.

[Trynasneeze]

I like catching colds most of the time - sort of forces me to slow down a bit, however if I something that I'm looking forward to coming up it can be annoying. 

I don't really change a lot. I typically suck raw garlic to try and alleviate the sore throat, I probably dress a bit warmer and try to get more sleep, but I normally keep going about my daily life otherwise

[Nspringthorpe321]

5 hours ago, Trynasneeze said:

I like catching colds most of the time - sort of forces me to slow down a bit, however if I something that I'm looking forward to coming up it can be annoying. 

I don't really change a lot. I typically suck raw garlic to try and alleviate the sore throat, I probably dress a bit warmer and try to get more sleep, but I normally keep going about my daily life otherwise

I've never used garlic for a sore throat (didn't even know that was a thing). I have throat sweets if it gets a bit too irritating

[Trynasneeze]

16 hours ago, Nspringthorpe321 said:

I've never used garlic for a sore throat (didn't even know that was a thing). I have throat sweets if it gets a bit too irritating

Yeah garlic has a chemical in it called allicin and from what I've read it pretty much destroys the viruses in your throat, but it only really seems to work if you catch it in the first day

[BlondeSneezer]

I also like catching colds for the reason that I'm forced to slow down. And they're so rare for me anyway that the elusiveness makes them somehow even more alluring. Although I'll totally admit I hard-core act like I'm miserable when I'm sick as a way of overcompensating...

Unless I have to go somewhere (this was pre-pandemic of course where the demand by the majority of society was you were still "on" even if you're sick) or I'm having trouble sleeping, I don't usually take anything. 

[HazelFox]

13 hours ago, Trynasneeze said:

Yeah garlic has a chemical in it called allicin and from what I've read it pretty much destroys the viruses in your throat, but it only really seems to work if you catch it in the first day

Wait, really?  I always get THE WORST sore throats when I'm getting a cold.  I mean like, clenching my jaw and barely able to speak pain.  

[MysteryGirl]

On 8/10/2021 at 10:25 PM, Trynasneeze said:

Yeah garlic has a chemical in it called allicin and from what I've read it pretty much destroys the viruses in your throat, but it only really seems to work if you catch it in the first day

I’m seconding Hazelfox here with the surprise- I mean, what?? I could have been using this trick for years! I’m definitely going to look into it for the future, thank you.

[Trynasneeze]

16 hours ago, HazelFox said:

Wait, really?  I always get THE WORST sore throats when I'm getting a cold.  I mean like, clenching my jaw and barely able to speak pain.  

 

5 hours ago, MysteryGirl said:

I’m seconding Hazelfox here with the surprise- I mean, what?? I could have been using this trick for years! I’m definitely going to look into it for the future, thank you.

Just peel a clove, cut it in half and place the 2 cut sides against each cheek. Then just suck on them until the taste burns too much

[MysteryGirl]

On 8/12/2021 at 4:37 AM, Trynasneeze said:

 

Just peel a clove, cut it in half and place the 2 cut sides against each cheek. Then just suck on them until the taste burns too much

Thank you so much!!

[Tyler24]

I love catching colds for the symptoms and being able to stay in my pajamas and robe for days plus warm blankets. For me the ideal time to get sick is the winter around the holidays. It has never happened though; I keep hoping. 

[Nspringthorpe321]

4 hours ago, Tyler24 said:

I love catching colds for the symptoms and being able to stay in my pajamas and robe for days plus warm blankets. For me the ideal time to get sick is the winter around the holidays. It has never happened though; I keep hoping. 

Yes a really bad cold sounds like a very good Christmas present (for me anyway) I'd love to spend the day absolutely full of cold and wrapped up warm.

[Tyler24]

On 8/25/2021 at 1:43 AM, Nspringthorpe321 said:

Yes a really bad cold sounds like a very good Christmas present (for me anyway) I'd love to spend the day absolutely full of cold and wrapped up warm.

Agreed!

[prismaticpollen]

I have mixed feelings about being sick. I hate being congested, but I do like sneezing when I’m alone. If I could catch the kind of cold in some fics where excessive sneezing was the only significant symptom, I’d like that.

[dominchoo]

I love being sneezy during my colds but the rest of it can go die in a hole. The coughing, sore throat, headache, and insane congestion is so awful I hate it.

[ItchyNostrils]

My colds are never the sneezy kind… so it’s never any fun 😅

[Millie_Mack]

I rarely catch a cold, maybe once every two years. I wouldn’t like to catch one when I’m busy, have a lot of work to do or go out in public. But I would love to catch one in winter break when I’m able to stay home and enjoy it. By enjoy it I mean being able to sneeze and cough uncovered and don’t take meds so the symptoms are strong and lasting. In winter so I can use fluffy and warm clothes. I would like to know how I catch it, for example catching it from a friend or significant other. It would be nicer that a surprise cold, because I would expect it. A surprise one in a good timing would be awesome. 
 

The last time I was sick with a cold was a few years ago, a mild one, just stuffy runny nose and a sore throat with some dry cough. I had a lot to do, so I took cough drops, a cough syrup and nasal spray every 4 hours so my symptoms were not obvios or annoying. I wished I could stayed home and enjoyed it.

[Nspringthorpe321]

48 minutes ago, Millie_Mack said:

I rarely catch a cold, maybe once every two years. I wouldn’t like to catch one when I’m busy, have a lot of work to do or go out in public. But I would love to catch one in winter break when I’m able to stay home and enjoy it. By enjoy it I mean being able to sneeze and cough uncovered and don’t take meds so the symptoms are strong and lasting. In winter so I can use fluffy and warm clothes. I would like to know how I catch it, for example catching it from a friend or significant other. It would be nicer that a surprise cold, because I would expect it. A surprise one in a good timing would be awesome. 
 

The last time I was sick with a cold was a few years ago, a mild one, just stuffy runny nose and a sore throat with some dry cough. I had a lot to do, so I took cough drops, a cough syrup and nasal spray every 4 hours so my symptoms were not obvios or annoying. I wished I could stayed home and enjoyed it.

I rarely catch colds. And in the last few days I've got myself a very fluffy dressing gown. So hopefully I can catch a really good cold soon, wrap up warm and enjoy a cold properly.

[Mochi]

I really like catching colds. I have one right now, I just sneezed (total coincidence)

Right now, I'm in bed, typing away on my laptop.

[Mochi]

On 10/4/2021 at 9:39 PM, dominchoo said:

I love being sneezy during my colds but the rest of it can go die in a hole. The coughing, sore throat, headache, and insane congestion is so awful I hate it.

Very true. I just hope nobody hears my sneezes, I sneeze so much when I have a cold!

[Nspringthorpe321]

6 hours ago, Mochi said:

I really like catching colds. I have one right now, I just sneezed (total coincidence)

Right now, I'm in bed, typing away on my laptop.

How did you catch it? Are you enjoying this cold? And finally, can I catch your cold please?

[Mochi]

Uh, I think I stayed outside too long without a coat ^^, I'm really enjoying it (apart from the sore throat and raspy voice). I have no idea how to give it to you, I have no idea where you live. Sorry, I can't give it to you without knowing that ;'(