Top Tips so far........

the following tips I gathered today from Jeff, Joe and Roger

• keep stress free, stay cool and take your meds
• take each day as it comes
• activities help get you through the day
• talk to people - communication is key
• take a shower or a bath - you'll feel better for it
• listen to each other - drop the attitude
• talk to people who've been here longer than you
• give people space when they're having a bad day
• eat your food, keep your strength up
• keep your blood circulating - keep yourself from vegetating
• get outside and take advantage of the activities- dont fester on the ward
• keep in contact with your loved ones by telephone, its important
• dont dunk your biscuits for longer than one or two seconds - its all about timing
• ginger nuts are best for dunking
• be optimistic
• smile, instead of frowning (it uses less muscles!)
• watch football (better still go and play football outside!)
• the picu is great, because although theres more regulations, your not surrounded by temptations - these days I just sniff the lavender from the garden to relax me...
• its relaxed and chilled
• you have your own room - no snoring to disturb you!