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The heat

ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,901 The Mix Elder
in Health & Wellbeing
How do ppl cope wen it's 26c and above? hopefully we won't b in 40c in uk You can't even sleep in this weather when it's 15c like Scandinavia I can cope with
Crazy mad insane

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  • LydsRose9LydsRose9 Posts: 106 The Mix Convert
    I couldn’t agree more! I find keeping windows open with blinds down/curtains drawn helps, and drinking a lot of water! I catch myself looking forward to the cooler weather but know I will regret that when it starts to snow!🤣🤦🏻‍♀️
    Keep fighting the good fight!
  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,901 The Mix Elder
    edited June 2023
    @LydsRose9 I don't like snow either. I like cold weather but not tht cold. Apparently Ur not supposed to hav windows open if it's between 30 degrees and 40 degrees, only fans
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  • LydsRose9LydsRose9 Posts: 106 The Mix Convert
    @ellie2000 that’s good to know, thanks! I’ll have to stick to using a fan instead. I agree about the snow, I always worry about slipping over🤦🏻‍♀️there was some rain where I live yesterday and I have to say I quite enjoyed it!
    Keep fighting the good fight!
  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,901 The Mix Elder
    @LydsRose9 I used to jump in puddles at passers-by coz at the time I felt frustrated
    Crazy mad insane
  • LydsRose9LydsRose9 Posts: 106 The Mix Convert
    @ellie2000 that sounds like quite a good stress reliever! Did it help?
    Keep fighting the good fight!
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,800 Part of The Furniture
    I also have been finding the hot weather unbearable right now too, I find having a fan in my room helps to cool it down.
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  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,901 The Mix Elder
    edited June 2023
    @LydsRose9 jumping in puddles Nd wetting ppl was the only way to fight back at society. I even jumped in puddles ppl in suite's too haha, it was usually in the early morning. I was listening to my chemical romance. Do tht music make ppl more frustrated?
    Crazy mad insane
  • Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 5,456 Part of The Furniture
    My fan is my favourite thing at the moment, completely relate to you @Amy22! Does anyone else have any tips for staying cool at the moment? How did it feel to jump in the puddles @ellie2000?
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  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,901 The Mix Elder
    Laura_tigger82 wrote: »
    My fan is my favourite thing at the moment, completely relate to you @Amy22! Does anyone else have any tips for staying cool at the moment? How did it feel to jump in the puddles @ellie2000?

    I felt relief that I got away with splashing ppl haha why didn't I get told off?
    Crazy mad insane
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 48 Boards Initiate
    I sleep with the window open and on top off my duvet. I am not sleeping very well due to the heat.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 77 Budding Regular
    If you can, use a fan to stay cool. If not, open your windows and draw the curtains/keep the blinds down. Drink water and eat anything refreshing. I would also recommend eating salty foods as it has been found that salt helps absorb nutrients so it will hold the water you drink, enabling you to stay cool for a bit longer. I really wish UK homes had AC.
  • AzzimanAzziman Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 2,541 Boards Guru
    Lots of helpful tips on staying cool in the heat here! Stay safe everyone and stay hydrated :)
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