Hi, my friend just suffered her 4th concussion during a minor car accident. I've read that the best gift is simply spending time with them, but I also want to get her a gift that's appropriate for her condition.

Anything overly mentally stimulating is apparently out, but are sand art frames ok? According to the marketing "The slow moving sand can be very relaxing, especially in a stressful environment".

DVD set of a long never ending tv show to help waste time (Game of Thrones/Seinfeld/Friends/The Office)

Yes, I think that would be appropriate.

I also enjoyed coloring quite a bit while I was concussed. Maybe a set of colored pencils and a grown-up coloring book?

Someone suggested knitting as a good hobby for someone concussed which makes sense. It's doesn't take much thought, it's super easy for anyone to start, and it's totally therapeutic.

I agree with the DVD set so she can marathon watch...or perhaps a Netflix/Hulu subscription if she has neither.

If she's artistic, maybe something arts and crafts like. Going through this, it's nice to have distractions but also feel productive - even if it's making a stupid candle or painting, haha.

Oh! Also, a really nice notebook would be nice for her to write down things so she doesn't forget. Maybe a cute journal from Barnes & Noble or something!

If she lives by herself, I would never underestimate the gift of a homemade meal or some baked goods. It's hard to cook and eat a healthy diet when you're trying to take it easy. Maybe some ready-made healthy meals in individual freezable containers that she can just microwave for herself. Would be a gift of love and help her take care of herself.

A sleep mask or a reusable heater pack if she also has pain. Things that are simple and comforting but help rest and better relaxation.

My birthday was last week and I know my family think it's hard to find gifts for me at the moment, since I can't read or watch movies now. I had a hard time writing a wishlist...

I think a sand art frame would be a nice gift! I also like hour glasses. I have one that is 30 minutes that I use to make sure I don't do the same thing for too long (and get exhausted). It's great because it doesn't bip or blink.

I also agree colouringbooks and home-cooked meals are great gifts!

If your friend misses baking or cooking you could also help her with that. For me it is great if someone else picks up the groceries and cleans up afterwards. That, together with the knowledge that someone will step in if I get too tired, makes it possible for me to enjoy cooking again, which is very good for the confidence!

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