Okay, this is driving me crazy.

[ysobel]

O internets of many thinkingnesses, what is your opinion on drinking alcohol while sick?

For purposes of the poll, "sick" means mildly so, lungs and throat only. Feeling like crap with mucus for fun. It does not include serious illness or stomach and intestinal bugs.

Also, "drinking alcohol" does not mean getting drunk. Usual common sense moderation applies.

Also also, this is preferably considered in context of someone (of legal age) who likes occasional wine or rum or whatever. So "No because I never drink" / "No because all alcohol is bad" is not one of the options...

Poll #5302

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Alcohol when sick?

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Not ever under any circumstances
0 (0.0%)

Yes, but very cautiously / only in small amounts / depending on circumstances
25 (75.8%)

Yes, of course, why not?
5 (15.2%)

(other)
3 (9.1%)

elaboration?

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Ticky?

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TICKY
7 (23.3%)

...
1 (3.3%)

...hey wait, that's not fair
22 (73.3%)

Okay, okay, fine: Ticky?

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obviously needs rum
17 (53.1%)

obviously needs less rum
2 (6.2%)

likes yarn
16 (50.0%)

likes tea
24 (75.0%)

is just clicking things for the hell of it
20 (62.5%)

Comments

[killing_rose]

Because I'm exhausted and mildly ill, my elaboration got long.

To echo what everyone else said, it depends on what's in the meds. Drinking something after taking tylenol, for instance, is not usually a bright idea. On the other hand, one of my friends and I have had to resort to hard alcohol--not something either of drinks often, but something we both keep a small amount of--when we've been ill and unable to sleep. We've also both used it because it does make things shake loose. And honestly? There are times that it's been the only thing that made either of us feel functional. (We're not talking a lot here, maybe a shot or two.)