What to do on those bed ridden days? - Guide on what to do when feelingill.

What to do when ill for the day?

By Misha Sandham-Bains

Everyone has those days where the common cold catches them out and forces them into motionless days where mountains of tissues form and bad movies/TV shows become our livelihoods. So what do you do on those days apart from mope around the house still in your pjs with greasy hair? I will tell you what I do and hopefully if you feel the same way then it will give you something to do while your body tries to heal you through the blocked noses or whatever illness has possessed you currently: 

1. Binge watch TV in your PJs/Netflix and chill on your own;

This is the time for you to watch all those shows you've been putting off due to having work and a social life to get to grips with. This is your time to relax with a film on Netflix or a new TV show (personally I binge watched the whole of the Netflix series called "Making a Murderer" and I highly recommend it if you are the person who likes documentaries on crime and the 'American justice system'!) and if you do not own Netflix then watch a film you have on DVD or a programme on TV which interests you. This is your day to be lazy and just watch TV. Its your birth right to do this while ill. 

2. Drink lots of Tea and Honey;

For me personally, I believe a nice cup of tea with a dash of honey can solve any problem I have. Particularly when I am feeling under the weather. It is also heavenly to drink if I say so myself. A cup of tea to me just spells out relaxation and warms/comforts me into feeling a whole lot better just from drinking it. Green Tea and Lemon Tea are also god sends when ill if you would like to try another different to a normal brew. However, for me Yorkshire tea is as they say a "proper brew".

3. Warm Soup accompanied by brown, seeded, buttered bread;

Again this spells out heaven to me as its a home comfort my mum always gives me whenever she is looking after me while being at home. If you don't like brown bread then i'm sure white bread will give the same vibe as brown bread does for me. Warm soup again is just a lovely warming thing to endure while being ill and personally, my favourite soups are; winter vegetable, cream of mushroom, chicken soup and carrot with butternut squash soup. What's your favourite soup?

4. A Social Media Examination;

When i am ill my phone is always at my side as it informs me of the world while I am bed ridden for the day or so I feel under the weather. I tend to always end up stalking old school friends or people I have a mutual friend with on Instagram or Facebook. I'm not saying this will help you get over your illness, but it is quite fun to stalk people on social media whether it is an old friend or a celebrity who has a rumour going round the magazines. 

5. Reading;

Now finally the last thing I enjoy doing while bed ridden is to read a book I have lying around my room which I need to finish. Reading has always been a passion of mine since I was little and I enjoy reading so much, but you do have some of those books which you just find yourself being unable to finish because of many reasons. So I use this time usually to finish then when I am not binge watching Netflix, drinking tea or eating or on my phone. Its a simple relaxation tip to complete my relaxing day which hopefully has helped my body get over my illness. 

I hope none of you are ill but if you are I hope this has been helpful to you in any way or just a good read if you're nosy. Just remember it is okay to relax and take care of yourself while ill so don't push yourself too hard and get well soon.