When you feel so ill you’ve made peace with death and are weeping from pain or discomfort and wallowing in the deepest well of self-pity and fearing you’ll never feel okay again throw a soft ‘mommy’ out there. It’s kinda like meditation in acknowledging how hellish you feel and that your mom would probably make you feel better if she was there (I mean I don’t know your mom I only know my mom) and kinda helps you accept the situation and that like all previous illnesses this too will pass (probably) and this is just how it feels right now and pretending it isn’t as bad as it is just makes it worse. Calling out for mommy just kinda recognizes how low you feel and makes it easier to keep feeling bad for yourself and sometimes the best way to get over a virus is to wallow on the sofa remembering to drink clear fluids every now and again feeling like the unluckiest person in the world. Have not tried this around roommates or other people so cannot extend the recommendation to all living situations.