Comment by cedws
1 day ago
People have this weird idea that you must drink a certain amount of fluid per day or be reminded to drink every so often. Like no, if you need water, you will be thirsty. If you feel the need to drink then drink, it’s not complicated.
Well clearly it is complicated as this comment thread shows. Many people don't feel thirst because of age or other reasons or confuse thirst with hunger.
When I am in the heat, I do not feel thirst. I skip straight to heat exhaustion. I need to make a conscious effort to keep hydrated when I'm outside during the hot months.