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Author	HollySki
Comment	I have circulation and breathing issues and hate when it's that low inside, but sometimes needs must when it comes to the cost of gas compared to one off purchases at this time. Some things I've found helps: - gloves (no brainer), if you have the dosh look at silver threaded gloves (similar to ones from Raynauds UK) they're much better for retaining hand heat - everyone's said this but get a hot water bottle. I fill mine with 1L of water and have it with a cover next to my skin under a shirt and jumper. I sit cross legged a lot so this helps keep my legs warm too. - if you work from home, sleeping bag. Sit at your desk in a sleeping bag with a hot water bottle either at your feet (sit with a pillow on the ground though for maximum heat retention) or on your lap (again within the sleeping bag). - microwavable heat able teddies. I have three. They require heating for about a minute each, I put one on my back, one on my stomach, and the third I either lean against to keep it against my upper back or slot it beneath my shirt to keep it on my chest so I'm breathing warmer air. - scarf/fabric mask. Those masks people were making for covid stuff. Breathing breathe warmed air will at least make it easier on your throat/chest. Extremities and neck are the most important for keeping warm if you're feeling cold. An extra hoodie might not help if your neck is exposed. - leggings/tights under jeans, + slipper socks on top of normal socks, + slippers. You might only need the slippers and not the extra layer of slipper socks. - hot drinks. Throughout the day once an hour I get a cup of tea/hot chocolate/lemon and ginger. Vary your tea if you don't like one particular flavour. If you're concerned about having a whole mug, make tea in a thermos and have smaller portions whenever you start to feel cold - also this saves boiling the kettle as much. - blankets blankets blankets. Fire hazard if you wear it in the kitchen while cooking, but blankets. For sleeping in I have one on top of the mattress, then me, the duvet, then two more blankets. Or get a second light weight duvet (max £10 from primark or something), giving yourself extra trapped air layers has in my experience been more effective than just one winter duvet. You don't want to go too heavy for individual layers as too heavy can make your sleep worse. You will adjust to the temperature. Maybe not enough to be fully comfortable but you do get used to it. It's still not fun and I'm only from England where it's only marginally warmer than here :')
Reddit Link	https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/10e7s7l/is_14c_a_normal_temperature_for_indoors/j4qgmrq/
Created	Tue 17th Jan 2023 3:37pm
Status	normal ()

I have circulation and breathing issues and hate when it's that low inside, but sometimes needs must when it comes to the cost of gas compared to one off purchases at this time.

Some things I've found helps:

- gloves (no brainer), if you have the dosh look at silver threaded gloves (similar to ones from Raynauds UK) they're much better for retaining hand heat

- everyone's said this but get a hot water bottle. I fill mine with 1L of water and have it with a cover next to my skin under a shirt and jumper. I sit cross legged a lot so this helps keep my legs warm too.
- if you work from home, sleeping bag. Sit at your desk in a sleeping bag with a hot water bottle either at your feet (sit with a pillow on the ground though for maximum heat retention) or on your lap (again within the sleeping bag).

- microwavable heat able teddies. I have three. They require heating for about a minute each, I put one on my back, one on my stomach, and the third I either lean against to keep it against my upper back or slot it beneath my shirt to keep it on my chest so I'm breathing warmer air.

- scarf/fabric mask. Those masks people were making for covid stuff. Breathing breathe warmed air will at least make it easier on your throat/chest. Extremities and neck are the most important for keeping warm if you're feeling cold. An extra hoodie might not help if your neck is exposed.

- leggings/tights under jeans, + slipper socks on top of normal socks, + slippers. You might only need the slippers and not the extra layer of slipper socks.

- hot drinks. Throughout the day once an hour I get a cup of tea/hot chocolate/lemon and ginger. Vary your tea if you don't like one particular flavour. If you're concerned about having a whole mug, make tea in a thermos and have smaller portions whenever you start to feel cold - also this saves boiling the kettle as much.

- blankets blankets blankets. Fire hazard if you wear it in the kitchen while cooking, but blankets. For sleeping in I have one on top of the mattress, then me, the duvet, then two more blankets. Or get a second light weight duvet (max £10 from primark or something), giving yourself extra trapped air layers has in my experience been more effective than just one winter duvet. You don't want to go too heavy for individual layers as too heavy can make your sleep worse.

You will adjust to the temperature. Maybe not enough to be fully comfortable but you do get used to it. It's still not fun and I'm only from England where it's only marginally warmer than here :')