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30/10/2017

10 things to do when bedbound to pass time







































When you are bedbound the day can seem very long especially if you don't have any visitors, what do you do to pass the time? everyday can seem the same if you are not occupying yourself.
I have carers coming in 3xdaily so I am not short on company. however there are still many hours where I don't see anyone. You can feel very lonely at times and need to find activities that you can do to make the day more enjoyable. Depending on the reason that you are bedbound will obviously affect the type of things you are able to do. Whatever the reason there is something for everyone it is just finding things you might like.




These are 10 things that I do to pass time


  1. Listen to audiobooks-great if you suffer with your hands to struggle turning pages or have eye problems. there are so many to download but you need to pay a monthly subscription 
  2. Read a magazine/book
  3. Listen to music
  4. Meditation-many free apps available to download on your phone
  5. Physio exercises/stretches
  6. Adult colouring-this has become very popular over the last few years and there are so many different books available from basic to more advanced
  7. Sleep
  8. Puzzles-these can be jigsaws or puzzle games
  9. Talk to people
  10. Surf the internet
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Hopefully these 10 suggestions for activities to pass time will help if you find yourself in this situation. There are many more but these are simple ones that don't involve too much or require help from others.

What activities do you do to pass time?


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15 comments:

  1. Mandy Dawson Farmer30 October 2017 at 12:07

    Crocheting. I have this up after highschool. But picked it up again when i had to slow down. I started making afghans for shut-ins. More i am selling them to pay for all the ones i give away.

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    1. MissClicky3831 October 2017 at 08:41

      Sounds complex Amanda but fun if you are able to do it.

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  2. ThrCraftyInsomniac30 October 2017 at 16:16

    I have EDS too and do almost all of the same things as you!!! I also craft when my body allows!!!

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    1. MissClicky3831 October 2017 at 08:39

      Thanks for your comment. I also like arts and crafts but need lots of help unfortunately.

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  3. Unknown31 October 2017 at 14:41

    Great suggestions! I love watching youtube videos or journaling.

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  4. Life with Kirsty31 October 2017 at 16:32

    Those are some great suggestions. I loce listening to music or I read. X

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  5. Just Zoe1 November 2017 at 18:46

    These are some great suggestions. Apart from reading and writing I love doing Word searches.

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  6. Unknown3 November 2017 at 20:25

    Hi, these are some great suggestions love the idea of grown up colouring books, I love puzzle books.

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  7. MissClicky383 November 2017 at 21:24

    Thank you, it is ok if you are able to colour when suffering with wrist pain.

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  8. Tania4 November 2017 at 09:50

    Such a helpful post! I'm not able to sit up before 11:30am because of my PoTS and have been finding it difficult to occupy myself during this time. I created a music playlist, which has really helped and use the time to do my physio exercises (when I remember). Xx

    Tania | When Tania Talks

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    1. MissClicky384 November 2017 at 17:21

      Thank you Tania, a music playlist is a great idea and also physio exercises like me when I am well enough. xx

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  9. Unknown18 November 2017 at 10:18

    Well I like all the ideas, yes I'm a bloke, hope that's OK with you.
    Trouble is apart from crochet which I'll miss I've tried everything else. I'm stuck in bed practicaly 23 hours a day now and I'm BORED. Help new ideas needed. X

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