NyQuil: Scourge or Savior?

Posted on 10.11.06 in Family General and there are 4 comments.

My husband isn’t feeling very well tonight and he’s the sort that as soon as he remotely has a fever or a cough or a sore throat, he declares his need for NyQuil.

I have a hard time confessing this to the world, but my dear, sweet husband.....

wait for it....

likes NyQuil. The liquid kind. The green liquid kind.

I don’t know how I feel about this.

Personally, I think NyQuil (the liquid kind) doesn’t actually have any medicine in it. It was ingeniously crafted and taste tested to formulate a concoction so repulsive that when taking it, those who are sick are quickly reminded that there are worse things in the world than their sore throat or stuffy head.  The body instinctively responds to NyQuil by dispatching all germ fighting cells to attack and decimate any known viruses - simply to avoid being subjected to another dose in 8 hours.

I’m such a wimp. When I am forced and I do mean forced, to take the liquid kind of NyQuil, I spend a few moments in mental preparation for what I am about to endure. Focus. Relax. Then I firmly hold my nose and prepare a toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash. Finally, I take the NyQuil and swallow it with lightning speed to lessen the impact on my tastebuds. I brush feverishly and rinse thoroughly and continue to hold my nose until I’m certain all traces are gone.

You think I’m kidding…

What about you? Do you willingly, dare I say....happily.... take liquid NyQuil? Do you prefer something else?

(If you have a moment, please pray for my husband to get better quickly. He’s got a busy week and I’m sure being sick won’t be veryhelpful.)

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