How to Prevent Cabin Fever

At this time of year when the snow hits hard and you're stuck in your house what can you do to prevent cabin fever?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lot's of videos
• Good books
• Company
• Cooking utensils
• A phone
• A warm coat, gloves, hat, and boots

1. Usually you have some warning that a snowstorm is going to hit. Stock up on your favorite videos and books to keep you occupied. Go to the video store and the library

2. It's important to do a variety of things. Just sitting on the coach watching videos or TV all day isn't the only solution. Alternate with a good book.

3. Pull out your cookbooks and start baking or making something that you've always wanted to make for dinner but have never tried.

4. Connect to the real world. This is the perfect time of year to connect with old friends by calling them. It will help pull you out of the doldrums.

5. Bundle up and go for a walk with family members or by yourself if you're single. Just because you can't drive doesn't mean you can't enjoy the snow. Exercising will rejuvenate you and give you more energy.

Tips & Warnings

• Take fish oil pills as long as your doctor OKs it. Fish oil has ingredients that are known to help with depression.
• Watch out for cars when you're walking if you walk in the street. Always walk on the left side of the road so that you can see the cars coming.

[TechsIn]

on 7/7/2009 Thanks, I might use some of these tips next winter. BTW williefdoyle doesn't know what he is talking about

[StarrySkye]

on 1/17/2009 Good tips...thanks!