Iām still suffering quite a bit and getting worse rather than better on my elimination diet. The things that make me feel better are:
Walking in nature (though sometimes visual disturbances from sunlight thru the trees set me off a little.)
Doing errands, driving short distances, going to the supermarket or to a thrift shop with my daughter - short, low-stress activities that are varied help me feel better. I actually took a job as a āhousehold managerā when I was first disabled by this disease. Then I added a ācompost salesperson,ā going door to door. Before that I was an executive and public speaker - had to give that up.
Housework - staying off all screens and moving around a lot.
Cooking! (Updated.)
I used to think reading was safe but Iām not finding that anymore.
Hi,
I gasped when I read going to the supermarket! it sounds like your safe activities can be well combined with getting useful things done, so thatās handy.
I was actually trying to compile a list of safe activities the other day:
Being in nature, either having a proper walk or just a gentle short stroll depending on how Iām feeling.
Doing Pilates (yoga is not completely safe because of the sun salutations/ forward folds).
Watching slow films/ documentaries. I can do that almost in any state Iām in.
I love cooking and can generally do that even if it takes a while to get going.
Light yard work. In particular, weeding flower beds and planting new flowers. Itās therapeutic, plus Iām on my hands and knees, so if I do fall, I donāt have far to go and the ground is soft.
Oh my goodness- housework, gardening, even going for a walk seem to set me off nowadays.
Crocheting is the thing that calms my soul.
And snuggling on the sofa with my dogs (sorry husband and children )
it sounds like your safe activities can be well combined with getting useful things done, so thatās handy.