OK OK, we have to cut back or outlaw our favourite food and drink BUT
make the best of any creative hobby you may have, or maybe get started in one.
It will help distract your mind from all those ugly symptoms and is relaxing. Painting, drawing, photography, designing are just some examples - there are others. They can be a great therapy.
Don't worry if you think you're not very good, many of us will have plenty of time to practice given the stories that are on the forums!
Show your work to others and aim for something to be proud of. The positive feedback can work wonders. If photography is your thing, there are various websites where you can post your images and invite feedback - such as www.pbase.com
All these activities can be done indoors, so if you feel you are trapped in the house, it will be a relief.
Remember, being distracted from your suffering by doing something you enjoy can be pretty effective.
Ray