I'm sitting here in the CCU. - Democratic Underground

leftofthedial

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 08:01 AM
Original message

I'm sitting here in the CCU.

By my mother's bed. She's on a ventilator and sedated heavily. Things are very grim. She's asleep and comfortable, but I don't want to leave. The hospital has WiFi. I need to find a site(s) that will help me stay positive and not dwell on the awful things that are going on inside or outside this room.

Any suggestions? Fun, humorous, quiet (I turn the speaker off),

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

FloridaJudy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 08:05 AM
Response to Original message

1. Sorry to hear you're in a bad space

This might cheer you up a bit: a complete time-waster, but fun.

http://kittenwar.com/

I hope things get better for you and your mother.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

leftofthedial

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 08:07 AM
Response to Original message

2. I've been reading DU, but

there is so much candidate A versus B hatred and horrifying economic news that it makes me even more anxious. I really need to relieve the stress.

what's your favorite site(s) for reducing stress?

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

zanne

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 08:18 AM
Response to Reply #2

3. leftofthedial, I'm so sorry you and your mom are going through this...

I've been there. If you like animals, especially cute ones, try http://cuteoverload.com/

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Swede

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 11:08 AM
Response to Original message

4. Hard times Leftofthedial.

You hang in there. I am not good with words,but you and your mom have my prayers.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

SPKrazy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 11:11 AM
Response to Original message

5. Sorry to hear this LOD

sounds grim

lol cats are always kind of funny

:pals:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

applegrove

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 05:45 PM
Response to Original message

6. Sorry.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

lost-in-nj

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 05:57 PM
Response to Original message

7. I'm sorry.....

:hug:

all the sites and links I have you need speakers........

lost

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

hippywife

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 06:20 PM
Response to Original message

8. I'm so sorry things are so grim.

I probably wouldn't be able to leave, either. I always like to play this to pass the time:

http://www.shockwave.com/gamelanding/mahjong.jsp

Or thumb through the archives at Astronomy Picture of the Day:

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html

The Washington Post and Newsday also archive their crossword puzzles.

I hope you find something to occupy your mind so you don't dwell on the situation too much. :hug:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

lightningandsnow

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 06:21 PM
Response to Original message

9. I'm so sorry.

Anyways, you might want to check out some of the puzzle games on www.pogo.com . Poppit and Sweet Tooth are my favorites.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Lex

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 06:30 PM
Response to Original message

10. So, so sorry, leftofthedial. Try these

if you just want your brain to disengage a bit:

Online jigsaw puzzle: http://www.jigzone.com/

Online crossword: http://www.avclub.com/content/crossword/mar-04-2008

:hug:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

uppityperson

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 06:32 PM
Response to Original message

11. addictinggames.com has a lot of games.

Good to numb out the overwhelmed numb mind. Best to you.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 07:03 PM
Response to Original message

12. i often get lost in these places:

www.shorpy.com

www.plan59.com

http://www.darkroastedblend.com/

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

AwakeAtLast

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Mar-10-08 09:46 PM
Response to Original message

13. Someone linked this on DU a long time ago:

http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/

Here's a hug, too :hug:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Fri May 03rd 2024, 08:54 AM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.