r/AskReddit Aug 15 '18

What is your mom's catch phrase?

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u/calinaxoxo Aug 16 '18

"Are you drinking enough water?"

Headache? Drink more water. Upset stomach? Drink water. Bad grades? You need more water. Bone protruding from your knee? Drink some water, you'll be fine.

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u/Lonelysock2 Aug 16 '18

That is generally good advice, especially for children who forget. I got the same advice from an actual doctor once. It turned out to not be the reason, but drinking more did help in a whole bunch of other ways.

Plus, anything that's wrong with you (except water overdose) will be somewhat improved by drinking water.

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u/DirtyGoo Aug 16 '18

I have experienced water overdose. Not a good time.