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Brat diet
grilled cheese + tomato soup, saltines, and just pounding gatorade throughout the day. eating the simplest to make comfort-y comfort foods that won’t agitate my symptoms at all while i let the medicine do it’s thing (added benefit is big “home sick from school” vibes)
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@alaiyo
Mar 29, 2024
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@flora
the gatorade for the electrolytes is vital… love the sick day @ home vibes!!! too bad this time i have to cook and fend for myself…
Mar 29, 2024
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@alaiyo
flora once the grilled cheese is on my plate and the soup is in my bowl, who am i to contemplate how they got there? i am in a state of receiving care, regardless of if it is from myself for from someone else...
Mar 29, 2024
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@flora
alaiyo beautifully said! i will say there is something so resilient about being in a weakened state and yet finding the strength to care for one’s self… i am strong mentally although my body is weak for the time being
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