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Case ([personal profile] case) wrote in [community profile] fandomsecrets2018-11-24 03:32 pm

[ SECRET POST #4343 ]


⌈ Secret Post #4343 ⌋

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Re: Fending for myself while in recovery

(Anonymous) 2018-11-24 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Clear off your countertops and any other flat surfaces you can use. Now fill them all up with the things you reach or bend to pick up. Cooking can be a problem and it's expensive and unhealthy to eat store ready meals so I cooked in advance and then packaged it all in 2-3 serving portions and out some in the freezer and some in the fridge. Dollar store food storage is a thing if you don't have enough containers on hand.

I knew in advance I'd need to be back on a cane and I'm also terrible about leaving them scattered everywhere so I set them around the house strategically.

If feeding pets might be an issue, measure out the food in individual servings in advance so you're just tipping out a baggie of dry food. If it's tinned food like for a cat, that may not work. We have a dog and paid a neighbor kid to come clean up messes in the yard every day because I couldn't do it.

Other things to think about are clothes; what will be most comfortable and appropriate for the weather and your healing? Set it all out in advance. Let the laundry pile up; you or someone else can do it later.

Entertainment was a huge issue for me. I got very bored and was too isolated at times. Keeping busy with my hands passes the time better for me than passive activities so I ordered some puzzles and Lego from Amazon. Music and a nearly mindless activity and I was a happy little camper.

It's been several years now so I'm sure I'm missing out some important bits but I hope this helps at least give you an idea of things to think about beforehand. Best wishes for your recovery!