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What Do You Do On A Rainy Day?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

It seems these days we've been getting a lot of bad stormy weather. What do you do to get out of that funk during these long periods of rain and storm?

March 25, 2023
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Members shared a wide variety of comfort activities during rainy weather, from movie marathons with popcorn and blankets to scrolling through... Read more

Members shared a wide variety of comfort activities during rainy weather, from movie marathons with popcorn and blankets to scrolling through social media, reading books, listening to music, and spending time with pets. Several members described how rain affects their bodies, particularly joint pain from arthritis and chronic conditions, making rest and staying indoors a necessity rather than a choice. A recurring theme was finding solace in small pleasures like comfort food, mindless entertainment, creative hobbies, and companionship, whether human or furry, to combat the emotional and physical funk that comes with long stretches of stormy weather.

A myHIVteam Member

I tend to veg out, surf the internet and watch some tv. Oh yeah, and see what you guys have to talk about...🙂

March 25, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I’ll just stay in and watch the boob tube. Thankful for the rain that waters the grass so I don’t have to.

December 7, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Nothing if i don't have to. Rainy days hurt my joints and I'm not talking about flowers lol

May 28, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I love listening to music and read.

March 28, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Usually I stay in but I do have to take out the dogs all four of them watch TV and occasionally I go out to the store don't like to get out in the rain but sometimes it's necessary

March 25, 2023

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