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The 7 Stages of Being Sick At School

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Sewanee chapter.

1. DENIAL: Nope, that is definitely not a sore throat. 

2. FEAR: Oh my god……. what is going to happen to me?

3. PREVENTION: I am going to bed early ok? Ok.
4. ANGER: Why did is do this? How did I do this? WHO did this?
5. SADNESS: Guys, I can’t believe this is happening to me.
6.  ACCEPTANCE: All I can do is try and eat this soup….
7. RECOVERY: I’m back now, medicated but ready for life.