Ultimate List of Things to Do When Bed Bound and Bored

The ultimate list of things to do when bed bound and bored. Red text on a white square. Back ground is photograph of a bed with a blue and white striped quilt and embroidered red and white pillows against the headboard.

I know what it’s like to be bed bound and bored.

I know what it’s like to live with chronic illness.

I know what it’s like to be simultaneously so tired you could collapse and so bored you could cry.

Unless you’ve experienced it, it’s hard to appreciate how difficult lying in bed all day is – or it certainly seems to be hard to appreciate, judging by how many “oh, you just get to rest, I wish I could nap all day” comments I’ve heard.

(Those people really need to read my article on How to Speak to People with Disabilities. Top hint: don’t compare taking a nap with chronic fatigue. Not the same, no, not even a little bit).

Ahem.

Anyway, when I was bed bound my husband and mother and I were always trying to think up ways to cope (that’s how Healing Boxes started). Bed bound + goal oriented + insomnia = needs plenty of distraction/occupation.

So I’ve come up with a lot of ways to manage when you are bed bound and bored.

Here they all are:

49 Things to Do When You Are Sick, Bed-bound and Bored.

50 Fun Things to Do When Bed-Bound.

Cheering Activities When You Are Stuck Inside in Bad Weather.

103 Ways to Feel Cheerful When You Are Low.

What To Do When Sick, Tired and Bed-bound.

Date Night Ideas When You Are Sick, Bed Bound, or Have Low Energy.

Do you have any ideas I’ve missed? Let me know in the comments!

P.S Want more? I’ve got 500 Things To Do When Bed Bound & Bored in my new ebook, grab your copy below: