Seanan McGuire (seanan_mcguire) wrote,
Seanan McGuire
seanan_mcguire
  • Mood: sick
  • Music: Sophie B. Hawkins, "Don't Stop Swaying."

Sick even unto death.

I have been talking about this a lot on Twitter, to the point that I figured everyone knew, but apparently, I was wrong. So:

I am sick. Like really, really sick. Like "missing a week of work, barely getting out of bed, too exhausted to deal with anything" sick. I caught the flu. And yes, I got my flu shot. It's not a magic bullet; it just increases resistance and sometimes decreases the severity of the flu itself. Well, if that's the case, I'm damn glad I got it, because I think I'd be dead now without it.

This is a bad, bad flu season. Take care of yourselves. And please, please, don't pressure me for fast responses to anything. I am too sick to die, and you may have to wait longer than usual for an answer.
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shanejayell

January 15 2013, 20:28:20 UTC 4 years ago

Aww.

Take it easy & get well soon.

(Look on the bright side: this could be first hand research for your next Mira Grant opus.)

taldragon

January 15 2013, 20:33:03 UTC 4 years ago Edited:  January 16 2013, 11:09:10 UTC

i hope you stay in bed, drink lots of water/fluids and get better soon!

edit: while you're on your deathbed, let Dr Doof entertain you with his doof dailies: http://www.youtube.com/user/doofdaily?feature=watch :)

amberfox

January 15 2013, 20:35:11 UTC 4 years ago

We've had fatalities in my area, including people who were apparently in great shape before they got sick. Take care of yourself, and worry about the rest of us later. Unless you want to worry about people getting sick, in which case, feel free but don't overexert yourself. ^_^

lysystratae

January 15 2013, 20:36:37 UTC 4 years ago

You work on getting better; we'll keep the lights on :)

vixyish

January 15 2013, 20:38:19 UTC 4 years ago

We need a Disney nurse, stat!

vulpine137

January 15 2013, 20:38:39 UTC 4 years ago

Having had my norovirus for the year, I have a vague idea of your pain. Sleep, drink fluids, absorb healing energy from the cats, and take care. No dying. We would all have the sad, well unless you rose from the dead as a zombie. Then we'd be very unsurprised.

shanejayell

January 15 2013, 20:43:58 UTC 4 years ago

It'd be sad because she'd be more focused on nomming on people than writing....

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groblek

January 15 2013, 20:40:46 UTC 4 years ago

Ick. Best wishes for your recovery, the flu is never fun.

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melchar

January 15 2013, 22:02:32 UTC 4 years ago

I've avoided the flu so far - but I caught that dang cold at the beginning of December. I'm only -just- starting to get over it. Yeesh!

-Everyone!- Try to stay healthy. If you get sick, stay warm, sleep lots and stay hydrated.

bekitty

January 15 2013, 20:53:27 UTC 4 years ago

This is your immune system making with the sleephammer.

"SLEEP, dammit!" *donk* "SLEEP!"

Because generally, it's considered a good idea to get at least 168 hours of sleep a year. :P

tuftears

January 15 2013, 21:02:33 UTC 4 years ago

Hope you feel better soon!

bercilakslady

January 15 2013, 21:05:16 UTC 4 years ago

Oh sweetie. I'm so sorry. I had the flu a few weeks ago, and it sucks, mightily.

archangelbeth

January 15 2013, 21:19:58 UTC 4 years ago

I hope you get better quickly, and it's not a horrible lingering SOB of a virus like one I could name. (But if you're not coughing your lungs inside out, it's not that one.)

docpockets

January 15 2013, 21:20:50 UTC 4 years ago

Don't die. Don't think too much while trying to recover. Happy belated birthday.

dornbeast

January 15 2013, 21:37:24 UTC 4 years ago

Health and wellness to you. And yes, the flu this year is a mean beastie. It knocked me on my butt for the better part of a week, and I'm usually more the "damn, I guess I was sick" sort.

weds

January 15 2013, 21:43:18 UTC 4 years ago Edited:  January 15 2013, 21:44:07 UTC

DM me if you need someone keeping an eye out at the shops for the usual, OK? (Obviously no rush on that! But it is a thing I can do, so.)

vettecat

January 15 2013, 21:54:00 UTC 4 years ago

So sorry it got you... hope you feel better soon!

anna_en_route

January 15 2013, 21:58:38 UTC 4 years ago

That royally sucks, is there anything useful that the internet and its denizens can do for you?

janetmiles

January 15 2013, 22:00:38 UTC 4 years ago

I hope you feel better soon. I will go get a flu shot.

themysteriousg

January 15 2013, 22:03:54 UTC 4 years ago

I know you have support but should you need anything - holler. I've up and quit my job and am "figuring stuff out." The kids are all in school/daycare till 2:20 for another 2 weeks. Then I'm full time SAHM for a while but in the meantime...if the network gets a kink in it. Use me.

And rest, rest, rest.

filkertom

January 15 2013, 22:12:15 UTC 4 years ago

So many hugs and songs to you, darlin'. Hope it clears up quickly and completely.

carmy_w

January 15 2013, 22:33:08 UTC 4 years ago

Here's hoping you ran to your doc and got some Tamiflu right away!


Get rest, get fluids, and get well soon!

dewline

January 15 2013, 22:44:18 UTC 4 years ago

You are not the only writer in this particular boat, if that helps console you at all. One of my favourite columnists at the Toronto Star has been similarly coping.

Wishing you both well...

kk1raven

January 15 2013, 22:45:28 UTC 4 years ago

I hope you feel better soon.

lilrongal

January 15 2013, 23:23:35 UTC 4 years ago

Ohhh. Feel better soon. This flu is so scary. :(

calico_reaction

January 15 2013, 23:24:28 UTC 4 years ago

Feel better!
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