Do we really need to leave our homes?

[exitseven]

I have been recovering from surgery and have been home for 2 weeks. I get packages from Amazon every day and food from the supermarket. Why should I leave the house.

[Beckybooboo]

That's not healthy! We're social animals and need to roam and be amongst others to keep our minds stimulated. Looking at four walls and a pile of cardboard boxes from Amazon will slowly drive you insane. Although I will admit, I have known people that I wished would stop leaving their homes 😂

[douride2]

Well unless you have one of those jobs where you can work from home sooner or later your going to have to get going back to work.

[douride2]

Thanks for a MHO.

[exitseven]

@douride2 yeah, I collected unemployment for 18 months during covid and I got to admit it was pretty sweet. If I could have made it permanent I would have. Unfortunately I had to go back to work.

[douride2]

You can collect for that long down south?

[sage2021]

I am very fortunate to be able to be at home and not have to leave anymore if I don't want to.
You're right! I get my groceries delivered and everything else I need I can order online and it shows up at my front door.
My mail gets delivered to my mailbox. 📫 I get my postage stamps online on a site for half off.
The only thing I can't do is reach things on the top shelf in my kitchen. That I still need help with. Hehehe 🤣 🤣
Glad you are recovering nicely 7. Too bad I wasn't there to tickle you right after your last surgery. Hahaha 😂

[Rangers]

It's gonna get expensive real fast to pay others to do your shopping for you, and it's good to get out for a bit.

I went out this morning, using an excuse of realizing a bag of buns expired to go out for a bit and replace it. Listen to your favorite music on Bluetooth while driving, even just that is good.

Assuming cost isn't a problem and you can work from home, I suppose you could do fine with minimal time away from home. Taking it easy is sometimes the most responsible thing to do. The last thing you want is to have a medical issue from pushing too hard too soon

[RandomGirl42]

I really hope your recovery is going well! 💖

And I ask that question all winter long when people keep trying to get me out of hibernation mode. Like, leave me alone 'til spring. I'll leave the house then. 🤣

[OlderAndWiser]

You should leave the house because no man is an island.

[exitseven]

I gt to go out next Wednesday to see the surgeon. Its my big day out.

[purplepoppy]

No and the government would prefer you to stay at home. That's less cars on the road, your calorific needs are less, you're far less likely to be a victim of crime or have an accident.

You just sit quietly not bothering anyone, you create money for your employer and pay your taxes. Plus we all know how easy it is to spend money online when your stuck at home.

[msc545]

If you can work from home, you might as well not leave the house.

[exitseven]

no wonder our sense of community has gone to hell.

[msc545]

There's really nothing to do out there anyway.

[exitseven]

@msc545 yes, I wanted to have the surgery during the winter so it does not ruin my whole summer like the last one did.

[msc545]

It's probably a good idea. What surgery are you having? If you don't mind my asking.

[Chazmatazz269]

Exercise, vitamin D and meaningful connections with other people.

[AviatorTom]

It's only been two weeks. You will eventually go crazy staying in the house and will want to go anywhere. Considering New England winter weather, though, you might want to wait until Spring.

Wishing you a good recovery...

[midnightmoon05]

Need? Yes. I need human interaction. Fresh air. Travel the world. Eat delicious foods from around the world.
I dont need Amazon. I don’t need to buy stuff. I need life experiences.

[Mike_Hum]

I mean because it's depressing after a while. You need to be in nature.

[ohsheeT]

Well i hope you get better soon

You dont have to do anything but it's good for you to get out of the house

[queenofcardio]

I'd go crazy being stuck inside all day. I would need to go out even for a walk.

[Jamie05rhs]

I would certainly like to leave the house more. Unfortunately, we are still dependent on fossil fuels.

[DishLady]

Yes. Fresh air is healthy.

[blackeagle007]

During covid, total hell!! Cabin fever will screw you up! 😞

[robocop666]

In this weather I am going nowhere

[Massageman]

Yes. Avoid "cabin fever".

[DrPepper12]

Only if you want to

[Staximus]

Don't leave the house if you don't want to