I feel for you. I am going to give you a hug right now in my mind. This hug is going to make you feel just a tiny tiny bit better if you let yourself feel it.
In regards to your throat, I know this might sound crazy but I have been doing a lot of reading about the health benefits (for centuries in many cultures) of the combination of "cinnamon & honey". I have been taking some about four days a week for sometime a I heard it helps with blood sugar, to stabilize it and by golly I have been feeling better!
I am not sure if it is used for colds but look it up. I think I heard it does.
It is important to order or by "Celyon true cinnamon, not the kind we usually by in the store although some health food stores carry it. Also combine it with raw organic honey.
I mix it is a bowl and make a paste so I can add it to hot water & coffee or spread on toast. It will not dissolve in hot water useless you mix it to a paste first.