Q&A for How to Have Fun when Sick at Home

Think about what you enjoy the most and try to surround yourself with those things (or cues that remind you of those things). It's important to create an environment that encourages you to have the fun that you're seeking! It can also help to dedicate a specific amount of each day to these fun activities, and to try and find growth within that area.

Try to drink as many liquids as possible. Often, warm liquids are more soothing than cold liquids. A lot of people drink soup or tea to try to soothe sore throats or any other symptoms that you're having.

Saltine crackers are great for stomachaches because they neutralize acid and are not too harsh. See further: How to Cure a Stomachache .

Drink some warm water with honey, and take some cough drops. If you have a headache, try to sleep. Sometimes, looking at a screen can make it worse.

It really isn't recommended. You don't want to make anyone else sick, after all. Instead, you should consider making an appointment with your doctor if you haven't already. If you have to go to school for exams or other obligations, take cough drops, tissues, and over the counter medicine. Just remember that, if you're really sick, you shouldn't force yourself to go. You can always make up the work or lesson later.

This is not recommended. If you are using any cleaners, the chemicals can make you feel even worse. Also, all that bending over, standing up, and moving around can worsen symptoms such as nausea and headaches. Instead, try to take it easy, and do something that is less stressful on your body, such as reading, drawing, or watching a movie.

You can take medicine, as long as you don't over do it. There are several over the counter options which are made to treat different problems. There are different medicines for headaches, cold symptoms, and nausea or digestive issues. Pick the one that best fits your illness.

Bed rest is for a good reason, namely to recover and feel better. Watch TV or on demand media such as a Livestream on another device. Read if it doesn't cause you to feel woozy. Set up a farmyard of animal toys on your quilt and play with them. Think about what you'll do when you get better. Read the contents of the article above for more ideas.

You can try taking anti-nausea medicine or eating saltine crackers with ginger ale. However, you may not want to stop from vomiting. It can be good for you to vomit when you're sick, and you may even feel better once it's out.

Usually 3-7 days with or without antibiotics. Be sure to drink some tea, coffee, or chicken broth, as these can help with the soreness.

Take some sort of pain medication, and then force yourself out of bed. Moving around is the best way to ease those cramps.

Try taking a nap and eating some saltine crackers.The crackers will help to alleviate your nausea, while taking a nap will keep your mind off of both your nausea and your boredom.

Yes. Stay by/in the bathroom. If you don't want to, get a bucket or bowl. (Preferably a large one.)

Stay hydrated, rest, and relax and let your body heal.

You can, but make sure you are clean. Wash your hands before cooking or baking anything, and don't sneeze or cough on what you are cooking. If you keep it clean, others can eat it, too.

You probably don't want to move too much, so do something calm and relaxing. For example, you could read, sleep, or watch a marathon of your favorite stuff on Netflix.

Try to call a friend, make some pancakes, organize something, try on some clothes you've not worn in a while, do some homework, tidy your room, or have a bath.

Scrunch up your nose cutely then sneeze with an O shaped mouth and do it into a tissue held in your two cupped hands and make sure to wash them after.

Cough drops or cough medicine can help you cough less. Keep water nearby and drink some whenever you cough.

Start by trying some simple store bought cookies. If you feel up to it, you can look up how to make them from scratch. Unless you feel relatively good, don't try cupcakes, or especially cakes. They tend to be quite time consuming.