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Hi, my name is Pauline I have recently had a stroke and am now recovering and currently bedbound

I’m bedbound bored and lonely frustrated is an understatement
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It sounds like you have been through a difficult time. How is your recovery going? Are you at home now?
I think being in lockdown and so isolated can make us feel worse can't it? Do you have any hobbies or interests to occupy you? Personally, I love a good book for a bit of escapism!
A lot of our members are having similar feelings of being bored and lonely, and spending time chatting on here can help pass time. To get going, I'd recommend having a look through our recent discussions to see what has got us talking. Plus if you like games and light-hearted discussion, make sure to visit the virtual coffee lounge.
Feel free to join in wherever you like; on the whole our members don't bite
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Fingers crossed for your recovery and hope you get better over time
There is always someone around to have chat to or join in the games
Do you have any friends or family who you're able to contact remotely, for example by calling or texting them?
As the others have said, please do join in with any discussions or games on the community that catch your eye. I look forward to seeing you around.
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We are always here if you need to talk
Take care
Welcome to the community and thank you for joining us. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling frustrated and lonely, it sounds as though you are having a difficult time. Please feel free to have a look around the community and join in with any conversations that are of interest to you. Also, please do ask any questions you may have, we are a friendly and supportive community and we are here for you. Thank you.