• Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    I always lay in bed and play Minecraft when I’m sick. I didn’t grow up with Minecraft, and I really don’t understand the intricacies of it, but a few years ago I had pneumonia and Minecraft was the only game I could figure out through the brain fog. To this day I always pick it back up and start a new game whenever I’m under the weather. It’s just so peaceful and charming. It cheers me up right away.

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      1 year ago

      If you want some variety, I played a ton of PowerWash Simulator when I had COVID and it was fantastic. Just chill, not much thought required, and clean stuff with a pressure washer progression system.

  • Izzy@lemmy.ml
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    Watch Star Trek in bed. Or more realistically listen to Star Trek as my eyes will be closed.

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    Stay in bed for some cat therapy. Nothing like having a warm and purring kitty on each side of you to chase the symptoms away.

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    Just play low-stakes casual games. I swear I associate getting sick with playing Bejeweled 3 in bed now.

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    Sleep. The second I start feeling under the weather I adjust to get as much sleep as possible immediately. It absolutely reduces the time needed to recover.

  • Varyk@sh.itjust.works
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    Fast. Clears up all my symptoms like sniffling and nose running, and then I’m better after a day or two.

    Plus while fasting I feel a little bit high so I can just zone out and read or play a video game so I get that being sick part over with quickly.

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    Drink tea and read lots. Maybe bake bread. Being sick is one of the few times I get to stay home, slow down, and put off all the usually daily chores.

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    When I was younger I’d lie in bed and watch winter sports like ski jumping, biathlon, bobsled, that kind of thing. It was the only thing on t.v. and I never really paid attention. Just people doing stuff in the snow, nice mountain scenery, some commentator talking in the background. It might not sound like much, but it felt soothing for some reason.
    Nowadays fold out the guest bed in the attic, get cozy, and sleep whenever I can. If that’s not possible I play a game to keep myself distracted from how sick I’m feeling.