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Sensory issues and Eczema Cold Season LIFE SAVERS
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items I have AUDHD and Eczema that can be hell together so here’s a few things that can make a big difference.
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Daily prep
Overstimulated episode life savers
Daily prep
Things you should be doing on the daily to prevent episodes.
Most if you may hate this but you NEED to be drinking a good amount of water a day. I struggle with this myself but it really helps. General recommendation is 80 oz of water a day or half your body weight in ounces. So for me I need to drink 135 oz a...
HydroJug Traveler 40oz – Black Insulated Tumbler
Unscented lotion EVERYWHERE.
Hand & Body Cream with Moroccan Argan Oil
I MEAN EVERYWHERE! I have the coconut and it’s unscented mostly. Any brand works just make sure it is hydrating and doesn’t contain alcohol. I recommend putting it on 15-20 minutes before getting dressed everyday, before going to bed, and after showe...
Dr Teal's Coconut Lavender Body Lotion 32oz
Hard water is so bad for dry skin especially eczema. Any filter works, this is just one I’ve heard good things about and is simple.
AquaBliss High Output Shower Filter - BN
Again any exfoliating gloves work as long as they have some type of oil infused.
EcoTools Avocado Oil Infused Gentle Bath + Shower Gloves
A hydrating unscented body wash. This one is mildly scented but very hydrating and works perfectly with the gloves.
Brazil Nut Body Wash
Make sure to have clean sensitive skin friendly detergent. I like this one because it works well but also environmental conscious
The Clean People Laundry Detergent Sheets - Lavender, 32 Pack
It’s sounds weird but vinegar is great for a fabric softener and it gentle on the skin. Save your questions, thank me later.
White Vinegar: Ingredients, Uses and Benefits
Overstimulated episode life savers
Things you can do to reduce the stress of an episode or prep for one.
If you are having a bad reaction and are now breaking out in hives you need a non drowsy, as drowsy could add more unwanted stimulation, and high blood pressure friendly. Even if you take adderall like me or not, if you are already overstimulated a c...
Amazon Basic Care Fexofenadine 180mg, 30ct
If the itching is unbearable, it could be due to inflammation so taking ibuprofen quick if you don’t have allergy meds. Or if you are like me and you are so itchy it burns this will help the feeling subside as you try to calm down.
Amazon Basic Care Ibuprofen 200 mg, 500 Ct
You need safety clothes that are soft, don’t sheer and don’t clingy to your skin. I love these Comfrt ones because they are butter soft and so baggy but any one you love work. Keep 2-3 on hand.
Signature Sweatpants
You need a big over washed tee shirt that feels like nothing on your skin. Vans makes really good ones or just a giant tee shirt you have had for years and feels like it’s on its last legs works wonders too.
Earthbound T-Shirt in Faded Black| Vans US
If you are a breast having person, you know that that alone could be overstimulating with your skin on skin, so make sure you have soft unlined bras.
Kalon 4 Pack Women's Nylon Spandex Cami Bras
If you are heat sensitive and need your after free of obstruction, this is also an amazing and soft option.
Frankie Tank
These are just helpful and have grippers on the bottom so you can have soft socks without struggling to walk around
Shea Infused Socks