When I wrote the post below, I was halfway through a three week trip and had my second cold in less than two weeks. Despite implying in the post that I thought about and opted against cutting my trip short, a few days after writing the post, I slipped and injured my ankle and foot badly enough that I did go home almost a week early. I've never done that before, but numerous factors led me to this decision, including several that had nothing to do with illness. My injury was my final straw -- I may or may not write about that in the future. (Please note: I am not a healthcare professional and these are merely tips that have helped me. If you feel ill or in crisis, please seek out professional medical help whether at home or away.) Any links may be affiliate in nature -- purchases made through these links may result in a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. Thank you. To be honest, I'm not at all happy right now. I feel frustrated, a bit depressed, and I'm second g...
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