How Does An Invalid Hibernate?

Shouldn’t be too difficult one would think, or would one? The very word is indicative of a person unable to take care of themselves on any functional level and requires 24-hour care. But what if you are just temporarily incapacitated and might be loosely termed an invalid by some? I believe this type of Hibernation is the diminished level of interaction with people outside the residence. My days are spent playing games on both the cell phone and tablet, reading a book or two, and Netflix for binge watching. I am fortunate to be able to do this much but being housebound is no fun at all.
I have a friend who has chosen to give up on life. I think about her often, but I rarely visit. I do believe this could be a little bit of Karma biting me in the butt because I have no visitors, no one to offer to take me out and about. Reasons I have been given: ‘it’s cold outside’, ‘it is difficult and time-consuming to get you out and about, and the best one of all: “Let’s see if we can work something out when the weather is warmer.”
Staying at my granddaughter and grandson’s house has been a blessing. As my condition continues to improve and I am finally able to walk with a cane, I will be able to move to what will be my place, whatever and wherever that may be.
Will I still be in a state of hibernation? I do not know. I guess that is based on my different facets of being back home. Will I be driving? Will I have outside employment? Will I be closer to family and friends? I just don’t know, and I just don’t know if I care.
As this so-called hibernation continues, I feel little pieces of me falling by the wayside. Emotions are more exposed. Crying every day and being able to blame it on the pain caused by physical therapy, having children who do not reach out, and the continual isolation from the outside world surrounds me and threatens to consume me.
So, how does this scenario play out for the invalid who is not an invalid? I am forced to wait until healing has occurred. I am ready, or am I?