Addicted to "Quil"

I get sick one or two times a year. I often get checked for strep because of two reasons: 1) I am prone to strep and usually do end up with it at least once every two years, and 2) if it is strep - I can have my symptoms treated with drugs.

I was going to title this post "addicted to drugs" but I wasn't sure of the comments I would get, or what kinds of internet searches it would be included in, hence the modification. However, I am kind of a fan of drugs.

Don't misunderstand me though. I rarely take medication at all. I only use pain meds when my pain tolerance has been surpassed, and only ever take cold and flu meds when I am sure that I am thus afflicted. I do have my favorite diseases though, such as strep. It's a very organized disease. You get infected, you get diagnosed, you get drugs, you feel better, illness goes away. It's a very predictable 5 step sickness, thus, a favorite. I once got sick with some other kind of disease that made me lose my voice for a week. I had a very regimented medication program that was planned to have me cured within 7 days and 14 doses. This disease (fancy name that I can't remember) is also a favorite.

Then I have my favorite drugs - coldeeze, advil, and dayquil/nyquil. I swear by these as they are my go-to drugs. Like old reliable friends that are there to remind you of better days, they always come through for me. I can often cure my cold (or at least significantly reduce the severity and length of my symptoms) just by proper dosage. I am careful with the "quils" (caution: they are very toxic to the liver) but I do use them to help me sleep, function during the day, and just elevate my mood in general. I also use two pillows when I'm sick. It seems to do wonders for the post-nasal drip.

If you want my opinion, take some nyquil and two pillows. (And I forgot this part but, decrease your daily energy effort to about 85% capacity - this is pretty critical. Even though I feel great, I make sure to let my body use up that other 15% to repair itself.) Mornings, dayquil. You should be feeling better in no time. I know I always do.