😶 Possible non-verbal indicators of a character who isn't feeling well:
Drinking tea when they usually don't
Taking over-the-counter medicine
Shivering under a blanket
Having a slow processing time
Stepping outside for fresh air
Falling asleep in weird places
Frequent trips to the bathroom
Changing into sweatpants/comfy clothes
Neglecting chores they're usually compulsive about
Not bothering to comb/stye hair
Splashing water on their face
Leaning forward with head bowed
Eyeing the nearest trashcan frequently
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Fanning themselves excessively
Leaning on tables/chairs/walls for stabilization
Rolling down the window in the car
Breathing in through their nose and out through their mouth
Getting a ride when they'd normally walk
Showing up late to an obligation
Pulling at a tight collar
Shifting uneasily in their seat
Resting their head on a table/desk
Getting caught looking at WebMD
Legs shaking underneath their weight
Dark circles under their eyes
Being covered in goosebumps
Forgetting things that are usually second nature
Wearing sunglasses indoors
Zoning out
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Seeking out physical contact
Tension in their shoulders
Pinching the bridge of their nose
Tripping over their own feet
Being quiet when they're usually talkative
Squinting at bright lights
Poor posture/Hunching into themselves
Having a sickly smell about them/change of odor
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Rolling their shoulders back
Running their hands through their hair
Resting their head against a friend's shoulder
Finding a bucket and keeping it close
Coughing harshly/frequently
Resting their forehead against cold places/things
Legs pulled up to chest/Hugging themselves
Tissues stuffed into their palms/pockets
Washing hands excessively
Sitting on the bathroom floor
Avoiding meals
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Spitting out excess saliva
Rubbing arms to try to warm up
Having a grimacing expression
Curling arms around their middle
Restlessness during sleep