For the thousands of people who face an extended period of bed rest, here is a practical and reassuring self-help guide to turning recuperation into a productive and rewarding experience. Readers will learn how to beat loneliness; plan weekly and daily schedules; start personal projects such as learning a craft; and maintaining warm and stable relationships. Includes first-hand accounts of people who have successfully come through a long-term confinement, plus helpful appendices offering sources for more information and support.