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Items to prepare for long term hospital stay?

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Proudestmumofone1 · 17/08/2025 18:55

Horribly anxious about everything being out of my control. Such PTSD from this particular specialist hospital. And been told it will be months, not weeks.

So finding a sense of control by trying to think of things to make it easier….

What would you bring?

I’ve been here many times before so standard iPad headphones long charging cables etc on my radar.

But currently worrying about the sticky plastic bed and the overwhelming heat in this particular hospital and thinking if a mattress cover would help?

I am sure many of you have unfortunately been in this position too so any ideas would be fab…

I’m also super ADHD (diagnosed before I get flamed!) which means being restricted to a bed / bay is hard… activities I can do in bed that aren’t mind numbing (and therefore I won’t be able to focus on?!)

Any ideas please share!

x

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DiscoBob · 17/08/2025 19:01

Definitely a desk fan plus a handheld one.
I don't think any cover you put on the bed will make much difference as it's sweaty and plastic underneath regardless.
Make sure you've got a deliveroo or uber eats account as you'll want some deliveries of hot meals and groceries.
Cards, Scrabble, monopoly, any games really. You can usually get travel or mini versions of them.
Loads of puzzle books.
Knitting
Drawing pens/pencils/pad.
Journal/diary
Obviously phone and tablet and charger
Air pods or good headphones.
Earplugs
Magazines and books.
A nice comfy light blanket.

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