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(Thought this was best placed here because it's not really about health)
I've got myself a place on a 3 week inpatient pain management course and I'm a but at a loss as what to take! Obviously I need to take clothes but three weeks of things to entertain myself with. I've got an iPad with a data sim so kindle books, app suggestions would be great. I'm also taking loads of make up because I have practice for my friends wedding, and I'm going to teach my to crochet. Anything I can take to make my stay a bit more comfy would be great - got a dressing gown and comfy clothes but I'm not sure what else to take!
I've got myself a place on a 3 week inpatient pain management course and I'm a but at a loss as what to take! Obviously I need to take clothes but three weeks of things to entertain myself with. I've got an iPad with a data sim so kindle books, app suggestions would be great. I'm also taking loads of make up because I have practice for my friends wedding, and I'm going to teach my to crochet. Anything I can take to make my stay a bit more comfy would be great - got a dressing gown and comfy clothes but I'm not sure what else to take!
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Slippers
crossword puzzle
phone + charger
change if you need anything from the machines, etc
I've got scrabble on my iPad which is good for passing the time.
stamps and writing paper if there's anyone you fancy writing to (obv you could just ring/fb them but letters are more fun and you will have time to write them)
something to fiddle with e.g. a stress ball
Slippers
Earplugs
Eye mask
V shaped pillow
Chargers for iPad/phone
(Is it worth taking my laptop? No Internet there but there are cafés with wifi opposite)
Some essential oils
Stamps and writing paper (and envelopes)
Wheat bags for heat (any idea where I can get them from? Boots don't seem to do them any more and they don't allow hot water bottles)
Crochet & knitting
Any books that might be good? Films that might be good?
Loads of luck with the course, let us know how you get on.
I absolutely obsessed with word searches when I was in hospital and the time zoomed by.
I guess it's early days so it might take a while to get settled in. Are there other people on the course too?
Im sorry you feel that way Once you are settled in then Im sure you'll be fine Use something you pakced for entertainment Talk to people and get used to it quicker that way xx
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