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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Winter Activities for the Medically Fragile Community

I'm suffering from post-holiday blues, combined with vitamin D-deficiency, with some Seasonal Affective Disorder and straight out germaphobia.  It's quite the combination.  In short, I'm not in good spirits.  There is quite a bit going on in my life right now, so I'm certain that is a big part of it, but I know the reason why I'm struggling to dig myself out of this pit of despair is the fact that it's winter, and winter sucks.


Not only is it winter, but it's
flu/RSV/parainfluenza/human metapneumovirus/rhinovirus/adenovirus/coronavirus
season.
Honestly, any time we go anywhere I feel like we bring home a "friend" with us who always overstays his welcome and puts us at risk of a hospital stay.  So we're hermits, but even hermits have to live a little.  We seriously can't live a good 5-6 months of the year sitting in our living room reading books, playing with pre-school puzzles and watching movies EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.  My mental health is at risk, and I know I'm not alone.  The entire medically fragile community struggles this time of year.  So I decided to put together a list of fun things to do and some safe-ish places to go during winter flu season (always with Clorox wipes in tow).  I plan to revisit this blog post often this winter when I'm sitting in bed, wrapped up in my warm blanket, stroking my fuzzy socks crying; I hope that it gives me the motivation to get out of bed and do something with my day.

Outdoor Places to Go in Salt Lake Area Bundled Up or On Warmer Days




Indoor Places to Go In Salt Lake Area During Less Busy Times and ALWAYS With a Container of Clorox Wipes in Tow


Things to Do At or Near Home


What things do you like to do in the winter to stay sane, have fun and stay healthy?  Please share!!!

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