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By *oodmess OP Man
over a year ago
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and I am needing some serious mental stimulation.
I am going bloody crazy looking, reading and browsing the same old web stuff.
I have watched all the movies I have and obviously too ill to go out.
Anyone have ANY ideas - feel like I am going insane!
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You have my deepest sympathy, I have been off for about 2 months and ma Dr has just signed me off for a further 2 months.
It gets a tad more than frustrating when you have nothing left to do other than hobble to the shop occasionally  |
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"and I am needing some serious mental stimulation.
I am going bloody crazy looking, reading and browsing the same old web stuff.
I have watched all the movies I have and obviously too ill to go out.
Anyone have ANY ideas - feel like I am going insane!
much love"
can you have a browse round youtube and see if there are any language tuition videos you fancy? Could you research something you've always been interested in such as the archaeology of an area or the history of somewhere...that sort of thing? Teach yourself taxidermy...hours of entertainment from roadkill and formaldehyde  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
I had my big, unable to do anything, off work illness twenty two years ago. No internet, not much television and reading was too active.
I got through once I accepted it and started meditating.
If your brain is working you could try learning a new language or tracing your family tree.
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"Thanks for the ideas, I've been going nuts these last few"
I was off work for six months once and I became excellent at Sudoku  I was taking too many painkillers for my brain to function enough to do anything other than a very logical, methodical activity.
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
Start reading some books. Learn some Latin.
A friend of mine who was on strike during the 70's was that bored he had the Mormons in for tea and spent a lot of time arguing with them. It filled some of his time nicely. However, when he went back to work they still kept visiting and he had a big job getting shot of them.  |
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I'm into month 18 of being off sick, someone told me today that I'm very patient! I never have been a patient person but an awful lot of time spent in hospital waiting rooms has taught to to stop stressing about it.
I recently learnt to crochet, it keeps my hands and mind occupied, I can put it down and pick it up again, it's constructive and I can concentrate on it when I can't concentrate to read a book.
Look for something to do/make. Something where you have a finished item at the end of it - cross stitch, model aircraft making, furniture for dolls houses, cards, knitting, rag rugs, quilting - there are lots of options. Just pick something that won't take over your house and that the finished item will be appreciated by you or someone you care about. |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"I'm into month 18 of being off sick, someone told me today that I'm very patient! I never have been a patient person but an awful lot of time spent in hospital waiting rooms has taught to to stop stressing about it.
I recently learnt to crochet, it keeps my hands and mind occupied, I can put it down and pick it up again, it's constructive and I can concentrate on it when I can't concentrate to read a book.
Look for something to do/make. Something where you have a finished item at the end of it - cross stitch, model aircraft making, furniture for dolls houses, cards, knitting, rag rugs, quilting - there are lots of options. Just pick something that won't take over your house and that the finished item will be appreciated by you or someone you care about."
I was just about to suggest taking up knitting! |
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"TD's post reminded me that I used to colour in a lot. I loved a colouring in book as I could do that and not have to concentrate too hard.
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Water colours, paints, chalks, sketching are great hobbies. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You could always join the rest of us mutters on the forums....ohhh! You already have.
Ermmmm. Knitting? Jigsaws? I'm probably not helping much am I? I'd better finish my JD and Coke and go to bed... Bye. Xx |
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