I think I have strep. I've been feeling off since Thursday of last week, and this weekend I developed this evil raw throat thing -- I don't cough, I don't feel congested, but I have a weird headache and it literally is too painful to swallow without a mouthful of water (so I've been drinking water like it's going out of style). I can't check for fever and I didn't observe any discoloration, but after Libby's mom swore it was congestion even if I didn't feel congested I took four Mucinex D yesterday and it never made me feel any better or helped the throat pain. I'm not leaking or coughing either. Is it safe to take Ibuprofen or something while Mucinex D is still in my system? How do I know? Why is there no website with a comprehensive digest of what medicines are not safe to take together? It doesn't have to be specific, just, like, "do not take this product with acetaminophen-based medication."

The worst part is that I can't sleep. If I sleep on my back my throat closes up and I choke, if I sleep on my stomach I can't breathe and I have to struggle to breathe and then I choke, and I can't sleep on my side so inevitably I'll fall asleep, get maybe 30-40 minutes of napping, and then turn onto my stomach or back and choke myself away. Repeat all night. It's so frustrating to wake up knowing it's still 4AM like it was the last time I woke up I could almost cry.

I've already taken this testthing, but

haku just did it and reminded me that it was pretty accurate for me. XD

5 - the Observer

"I need to understand the world"

Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.

How to Get Along with Me

Be independent, not clingy.

Speak in a straightforward and brief manner.

I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts.

Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable.

Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity.

If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place.

don't come on like a bulldozer.

Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy.

What I Like About Being a FIVE

standing back and viewing life objectively

coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects

my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure

not being caught up in material possessions and status

being calm in a crisis

What's Hard About Being a FIVE

being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world

feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all

being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be

watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally

FIVEs as Children Often

spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on

have a few special friends rather than many

are very bright and curious and do well in school

have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers

watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information

assume a poker face in order not to look afraid

are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict

feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected

FIVEs as Parents

are often kind, perceptive, and devoted

are sometimes authoritarian and demanding

may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate

may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions

Link: The Quick & Painless ENNEAGRAM Test written by felk on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Being sick is fail

5 - the Observer

"I need to understand the world"

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