There are many things that don't help cure a cold or flu, but that are a comfort anyway. Like hot spiced wine, fresh danish, and watching daytime tv from under the covers. Imagine your favorites of things like these ... and go ahead and treat yourself. Or just drop hints to people nearby so they can do something useful. I'd say get well quick, but there's a stage when an extra day's rest can be a good thing. Make the most of it.