The Sick Day Drink Index
Some drinks only appear during:
- illness
- migraines
- heartbreak
- PMS
- grief
- panic attacks
- autistic burnout
Common examples:
- ginger ale
- electrolyte drinks
- broth
- tea
- flat Sprite
- warm lemon water
- applesauce pouches
- liquid yogurt
- meal replacement shakes
These drinks become associated with:
care.
survival.
recovery.
being taken care of.
The smell of certain drinks can trigger immediate memories of:
childhood fevers.
being wrapped in blankets.
watching daytime television while half-conscious on the couch.
Liquid memory is powerful.
