How to Fake Symptoms of Being Sick
Decide what illness you are going to fake., Start mentioning symptoms the day before you want to fake the sickness., Jog your memory., Make your face pale., Pretend you're dizzy and lightheaded., Act uncomfortable., Be sluggish., Act like you're...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide what illness you are going to fake.
Ideally you want something that incapacitates you from major responsibilities without being so serious that others will take you to the doctor or hospital.
A cold, fever, or 24-hour bug are all good options.
Make sure you know the symptoms you want to fake, and limit your performance to just those. -
Step 2: Start mentioning symptoms the day before you want to fake the sickness.
If you're wanting to stay home from school Monday, act tired and sluggish on Sunday.
Say you aren't feeling well, or have a slight headache.
Don't eat much and go to bed early.
This way when you start showing more severe symptoms it will be more believable. , You've been sick before, and people have noticed.
Think about what it felt like, and what other people noticed the most when you were sick? Try to replicate those symptoms and channel that feeling.
It'll be much easier to convince people that you have come down with something you have had before, rather than tackling a whole new ailment. , If you have green concealer, rub it on your cheeks and forehead to make you appear pale.
Don't paint your face green, just slightly change the color of your skin.
Make sure you know how to apply makeup effectively.
If you are obviously wearing makeup, you are sure to be caught.
If you use makeup, try to avoid being touched.
You'll be found out if someone puts their hand on your face and the concealer comes off. , Walk slower, with shorter steps.
Take your time when getting out of bed or a chair.
When you stand up at your desk, pretend to lose your balance a little bit and put your hand on your desk to "regain" your balance.
To remember what being dizzy feels like, wait until you are in private and spin around until you get a little dizzy.
Make note of how it feels and how you're acting.
When you're in front of others, replicate that behavior, but only slightly. , People who are sick don't feel good, so don't joke around and laugh and smile too much.
Give people the impression that you're disoriented and "in your own world." If you're the kind of person who gets cranky when you're sick, then get cranky.
Don't appear to take joy in the things you normally take joy in.
If you're invited to the movies, and you usually love to go to the movies, turn it down. , Stay in bed if you can.
It's a natural reaction to want to rest and sleep a lot when you're sick.
It's your body's way of giving itself time to fight the sickness and heal.
Nod off or put your head down on your desk occasionally.
Whenever you're given the chance, curl up on the closest couch you can find.
Pretend to shiver while in bed, even if under the covers. , Being legitimately ill is not fun, and often leaves you with lots to catch up on.
Tell people you wish you could make it to the activities you are skipping, and apologize for the inconvenience you might cause.
Never seem really happy that you can stay home.
Tiredly mumble "ok" and pretend to go back to sleep. , If you successfully convince people you are sick, they will start to become suspicious again if you are back to 100% immediately after your sick day.
If your parents decide to let you stay home, don't start smiling and acting energetic again until a few hours after school lets out. -
Step 3: Jog your memory.
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Step 4: Make your face pale.
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Step 5: Pretend you're dizzy and lightheaded.
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Step 6: Act uncomfortable.
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Step 7: Be sluggish.
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Step 8: Act like you're upset about being sick.
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Step 9: Don't suddenly get better.
Detailed Guide
Ideally you want something that incapacitates you from major responsibilities without being so serious that others will take you to the doctor or hospital.
A cold, fever, or 24-hour bug are all good options.
Make sure you know the symptoms you want to fake, and limit your performance to just those.
If you're wanting to stay home from school Monday, act tired and sluggish on Sunday.
Say you aren't feeling well, or have a slight headache.
Don't eat much and go to bed early.
This way when you start showing more severe symptoms it will be more believable. , You've been sick before, and people have noticed.
Think about what it felt like, and what other people noticed the most when you were sick? Try to replicate those symptoms and channel that feeling.
It'll be much easier to convince people that you have come down with something you have had before, rather than tackling a whole new ailment. , If you have green concealer, rub it on your cheeks and forehead to make you appear pale.
Don't paint your face green, just slightly change the color of your skin.
Make sure you know how to apply makeup effectively.
If you are obviously wearing makeup, you are sure to be caught.
If you use makeup, try to avoid being touched.
You'll be found out if someone puts their hand on your face and the concealer comes off. , Walk slower, with shorter steps.
Take your time when getting out of bed or a chair.
When you stand up at your desk, pretend to lose your balance a little bit and put your hand on your desk to "regain" your balance.
To remember what being dizzy feels like, wait until you are in private and spin around until you get a little dizzy.
Make note of how it feels and how you're acting.
When you're in front of others, replicate that behavior, but only slightly. , People who are sick don't feel good, so don't joke around and laugh and smile too much.
Give people the impression that you're disoriented and "in your own world." If you're the kind of person who gets cranky when you're sick, then get cranky.
Don't appear to take joy in the things you normally take joy in.
If you're invited to the movies, and you usually love to go to the movies, turn it down. , Stay in bed if you can.
It's a natural reaction to want to rest and sleep a lot when you're sick.
It's your body's way of giving itself time to fight the sickness and heal.
Nod off or put your head down on your desk occasionally.
Whenever you're given the chance, curl up on the closest couch you can find.
Pretend to shiver while in bed, even if under the covers. , Being legitimately ill is not fun, and often leaves you with lots to catch up on.
Tell people you wish you could make it to the activities you are skipping, and apologize for the inconvenience you might cause.
Never seem really happy that you can stay home.
Tiredly mumble "ok" and pretend to go back to sleep. , If you successfully convince people you are sick, they will start to become suspicious again if you are back to 100% immediately after your sick day.
If your parents decide to let you stay home, don't start smiling and acting energetic again until a few hours after school lets out.
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