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In a flare? What do you do?

camas
camas
When I'm having a bad day, hurting, tired, brain fog, all I want to do is sit quietly and watch TV or read. I don't want to talk on the phone or to anyone, including my husband. This helps me regain my energy.

Just wondering what other people do?
LeoX3
LeoX3
Hibernate.
Drink extra fluids.
Sleep more if I can.
Still make sure I do self-care and gentle stretching and very light exercise so I don't "lock up".
blkpnthr
blkpnthr
Like you I read or watch TV and try not to think about the pain. I am usually an emotional mess and nobody bothers me. I move around and take naps. Can't take any medication to smooth that out so distractions are important...and heat on everything. Pacing the floors, showers, baths.
MadelinefFromNJ
MadelinefFromNJ
Sit with moist heat, use my Thercane to help with the knots, walk around the house slowly and try to loosen up, and go to my "happy place" in my head. I'll have the TV on in the background, read, or play on the computer if my hands aren't bothering me too much. My husband and daughter understand, which helps me not stress. I'll also use Lidoderm patches on the really nasty parts which I sleep at night.

Sometimes after the moist heat, my husband or daughter will massage the really nasty areas, which helps - if I can tolerate being touched.
WhiteDolphin
WhiteDolphin
Watch tons of Netflix, I get myself hooked on a TV series so I can distract myself from the pain. I also treat myself to whatever I want to eat or drink. I ok ordering delivery or getting fast food. I spoil myself and make the day as easy as possible. No dishes, no laundry,no cleaning, I just do the most minimal things to get by.. the only thing I do not skip is bathing because a hot shower or bath can help my aching muscles, and feeling clean already helps me feel better.
Another thing Is I use my heating pad while I'm on the couch or in bed watching Netflix. I've watched everything from Despereate Houwewives to Roswell to One Tree Hill ... It's better than a movie, you get used to the same characters, and you get sucked into the drama of what is going to happen next. I love getting lost in Netflix. :) works for depression sometimes too.
Fantod
Fantod
Rest, use my heating pad and try to distract myself as much as possible by watching movies or reading. Feel better soon!
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