Distracted needed please - very, very stressed

So sorry to hear this, best wishes to your DH for a speedy recovery.

I do jigsaws and listen to music when I need distracting or I watch old films on TV. Or read books, I find audio books send me to sleep.

You could go onto Pinterest, plenty of pictures and things to occupy you for an hour or 3.

When I’m really stressed I clean the house, thankfully I’m not that stressed that often.

if you had a covid test to set your own mind a rest ?
You should get a home test kit, I hope.

Do you have plenty of food and necessities in or can someone shop for you whilst you self-isolate?

Fanny Sorry to read that your husband is unwell, I wish him a speedy recovery.
I know you want distraction ideas, but I hope you don't mind me asking, if you had a covid test to set your own mind a rest ?

I find listening to Jason Stevenson mindfulness on YouTube helps to bring my stress levels down.
Very useful for the 3am insomnia.

Also listening to Desert island discs and the odd play again can be found on YouTube.

A little comedy can make you smile.
Whatever your preference it is worth looking for old programmes on BBC iplayer or again YouTube.

Avoid the news and newspapers.
Try and keep your fluids up.
Bananas and soup are my easy go to food wise.

My very best wishes to you and Mr Cronforth x

I'm sorry to hear about your husband, Fanny and hope he progresses well. You must be very anxious and it's difficult to settle to anything when you have "the jitters".

To me, the voice is more important than the story.
It depends on whose voice I suppose, I like Joanna Lumley but I've read on here that others do not. Horses for courses.

I've not tried listening to the Agatha Raisin books but have read them and found them entertaining, but there may be a very much wider choice in this link

www.audible.co.uk/series/Agatha-Raisin-Audiobooks/B00HST8L3E

Sending a big virtual hug Fanny. Such difficult times and when you feel like you do it’s not always a help to know others feel the same. I try and make regular phone calls to catch up with people I haven’t seem for some time - everyone is pleased to get that call and it can really break the day up. Be kind to yourself and treat yourself to maybe a nice bath soak ..... we don’t always need to spend a lot to have a treat. Thinking of you and wishing your husband a speedy recovery. ?

I think phoning friends and neighbours to find out how they are without dwelling on your worries would help me in your circumstances. I set aside time at least once a week to keep in touch, especially with those who are alone. I try to find amusing anecdotes to make them smile.
Meanwhile I’m so sorry your husband is ill. Thankfully the medical staff have learned so much about treating the virus in the last 6 months I am sure he will be fine.
Chin up and keep posting. ?

Just go with how your body feels FannyCornforth , if you feel like doing absolutely nothing then that is what you should do.

How about ordering yourself some posh chocolates or/and flowers online ??

Fanny I'm so sorry you're going through this. Oh gosh, I wish I had some advice about distractions - I will have a think and report back if any brilliant ideas pop up in my foggy head.

In the meantime, (((hugs))) from me. I will be thinking of you xxx

If you’ve ever visited Paris ( or wanted to) and love cake then you may enjoy “ We’ll always have Paris”
I’ve only listened to a few books this one was on BorrowBox free from my local library, I loved the speakers voice and the description of cakes. A real no calorie treat.
Pets are a great distraction, maybe bake some treats for them.
I’d be lost without my husband so feel for you, hope you get better news later today x

Great kitty! Thank you that's a lovely idea.
And thank you for the hug. x
Life's Little Luxuries (LLL)- I will have a think and get back to you.
Must get up now!

Oh, Fanny! Just sending you a hug.

I was thinking about starting a thread on life's little luxuries - small things that enhance my life. This was prompted by opening a new pad of Post-it notes. Little things!

I wonder what other small things people find life enhancing?

Obviously the title should read Distraction needed.