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I’ve been caring for my COVID-stricken boyfriend for 8 days, in quarantine. It’s been pretty tough, he still isn’t better.
So, I& #39;ve listed some things I& #39;ve learned, in case you / someone you know has a similar situation to mine (of course, I can’t speak for everyone!)
So, I& #39;ve listed some things I& #39;ve learned, in case you / someone you know has a similar situation to mine (of course, I can’t speak for everyone!)
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💊" title="Pill" aria-label="Emoji: Pill">DO A MEDS INVENTORYhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💊" title="Pill" aria-label="Emoji: Pill">
If you have a 3 day supply when symptoms start, start asking around for help to get more, it can take that long for your friends/neighbours to get them to you safely. Supplement paracetamol with cough syrup/drops and sleep remedies. Keep it legal, kids.
If you have a 3 day supply when symptoms start, start asking around for help to get more, it can take that long for your friends/neighbours to get them to you safely. Supplement paracetamol with cough syrup/drops and sleep remedies. Keep it legal, kids.
2/ Even if your loved one is congested, DO NOT FUCKING USE SUDAFED! It will exacerbate fever, convulsions and insomnia, which Kit is still battling.
3/https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💊" title="Pill" aria-label="Emoji: Pill">KEEP A DRUG DIARYhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💊" title="Pill" aria-label="Emoji: Pill">
Keep a log of times and dates of every single time you give them meds, you WILL forget as time becomes warped, and it& #39;ll help you plan your day around them.
Keep a log of times and dates of every single time you give them meds, you WILL forget as time becomes warped, and it& #39;ll help you plan your day around them.
4/https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Fire" aria-label="Emoji: Fire">FIND A ROUTINE FOR MANAGING THE FEVERhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧯" title="Fire extinguisher" aria-label="Emoji: Fire extinguisher">
Regularly apply a light cloth (rather than a towel) soaked in ice water to the head, neck and chest. It can take 1+hour to bring down a fever, and may happen several times a night. Be patient.
Regularly apply a light cloth (rather than a towel) soaked in ice water to the head, neck and chest. It can take 1+hour to bring down a fever, and may happen several times a night. Be patient.
Sounds obvious but refill the ice cube tray as soon as you use the ice, before you even apply the cloth. If you don’t have an tray, freeze a water bottle and wrap the cloth around it. No hot showers or baths unless their temperature is regulated, it& #39;ll set you back a day.
5/ https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😃" title="Smiling face with open mouth" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with open mouth">STAY POSITIVEhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😃" title="Smiling face with open mouth" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with open mouth">
This can be difficult, dig deep! The worst thing for us has been Kit& #39;s insomnia, which has led to him experiencing delirium/desperation. Assure your loved one it& #39;s temporary, because their mind might convince them otherwise – and the nights can be endless.
This can be difficult, dig deep! The worst thing for us has been Kit& #39;s insomnia, which has led to him experiencing delirium/desperation. Assure your loved one it& #39;s temporary, because their mind might convince them otherwise – and the nights can be endless.
6/https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💤" title="Sleeping symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Sleeping symbol">PRIORITISE YOUR OWN SLEEP AND EXERCISEhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏃♀️" title="Woman running" aria-label="Emoji: Woman running">
I initially felt guilt for sleeping when Kit couldn’t, but it meant I was in better shape to cook, clean, care, and “go to” work throughout the day. Try and keep a sleep routine of your own. Take your daily walk, even for 5 minutes.
I initially felt guilt for sleeping when Kit couldn’t, but it meant I was in better shape to cook, clean, care, and “go to” work throughout the day. Try and keep a sleep routine of your own. Take your daily walk, even for 5 minutes.
6/https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤜" title="Right-facing fist" aria-label="Emoji: Right-facing fist">ASK FOR AND ACCEPT HELPhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤛" title="Left-facing fist" aria-label="Emoji: Left-facing fist">
You need your own support network when you are being someone else’s. Plus, people LOVE to help – you can pay forward the favour elsewhere when you’re out of quarantine, we’re all in this together.
You need your own support network when you are being someone else’s. Plus, people LOVE to help – you can pay forward the favour elsewhere when you’re out of quarantine, we’re all in this together.
