Surviving a con
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Time is the only thing that actually works. Everything else is damage control.josephbt wrote:SFerakon is over. See more here SFerakon
I'm dead beat. Anyone got good cures for an epic hangover?
Right now, I'd say get a hot shower or bath, clean yourself up so you feel better, take a few aspirin, and eat some dry toast or crackers, and drink a glass or two of water in sips. You're dehydrated right now, and that's causing the headache; just remember to sip it. If you're nauseous, gulping a glass of water would be bad unless you like looking through your own vomit for your toenails.
After that, turn off all the lights, cover the windows, and curl up somewhere warm, and try to sleep or at least rest for a few hours.
Edit: After doing a bit of research beyond my own experience, I'd say go for general replenishing food and drinks, too. If you've got any orange juice or Gatorade-ish drinks around, try them, and eat a healthy meal soon.
When and if you're feeling up to it, exercise should help you metabolize the alcohol more quickly.
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The Adventurer's Almanac wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:25 pmNobody gives a flying fuck about Tordek and Regdar.
actually, more alcohol is the last thing he needs, sigma, a hangover is your body telling you that you were an idiot for drinking last night, because it's damaged and dehydrated, water and light food is much better for a hungover person.
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Yeah, a little to eat, lots of water (really, you should have had a lot of water the night before to reduce the chances of hangover - works really well if you end up being sick several times, and then fill up on food and water after) and possibly some painkillers.
Tylenol/paracetamol is shit. All it's good for is poisoning your liver.
Ibuprofen is better for pain with inflammation, but might work.
Codeine is your friend here. I try to always have some Panadine 15 at home in case of severe-but-not-hospitalising pain. 30mg of codeine should make the hangover disappear (well, the headache aspect). 60mg will make you want to sit back and relax, very light-headed, and very very happy.
But then you'll have itchiness and constipation to deal with. All of this assumes you're of a more or less "average" build, in the 5'6, 100-130lbs region, with an average metabolism. Your mileage may vary.
Tylenol/paracetamol is shit. All it's good for is poisoning your liver.
Ibuprofen is better for pain with inflammation, but might work.
Codeine is your friend here. I try to always have some Panadine 15 at home in case of severe-but-not-hospitalising pain. 30mg of codeine should make the hangover disappear (well, the headache aspect). 60mg will make you want to sit back and relax, very light-headed, and very very happy.
But then you'll have itchiness and constipation to deal with. All of this assumes you're of a more or less "average" build, in the 5'6, 100-130lbs region, with an average metabolism. Your mileage may vary.
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Hm.Prak_Anima wrote:actually, more alcohol is the last thing he needs, sigma, a hangover is your body telling you that you were an idiot for drinking last night, because it's damaged and dehydrated, water and light food is much better for a hungover person.
Perhaps our bodies react differently then.
20+ beers the evening before, and yes I will be shaking and weak the next sunrise, but 1 beer later and I'm fine again.
But red wine or pinot grigio gives me a headache like the flu. Uegh. I don't touch that shit.
The Adventurer's Almanac wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:25 pmNobody gives a flying fuck about Tordek and Regdar.
If you're eating spicy food, the last thing you want to do to try to put out the fire is drink liquid. It spreads the oils around your mouth and can really make it worse.josephbt wrote:It was so hot&spicy that beer and cola-wine were the only things able to put out the fire.
Your best bet is some plain bread-like product (ie: crackers, bread, tortillas), and/or some dairy products like sour cream and yogurt.
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Milk is apparently good for neutralising the spiciness, and cousins who were subject to "If you swear, you get chilli put on your tongue" as kids (and did it do any good? Nope) swear by toothpaste. But I imagine you wouldn't carry toothpaste around when going out for dinner.
Still, next time make sure there's something dairy. Hell, ice cream should do the trick.
Still, next time make sure there's something dairy. Hell, ice cream should do the trick.
Re: Surviving a con
Bananas, water, and bedtime. When you can walk without hurling, Mexican food or other fatty/protieny crap.josephbt wrote:SFerakon is over. See more here SFerakon
I'm dead beat. Anyone got good cures for an epic hangover?