Iris Gray

I love scrolling through to find other spoonies' lists of self care and pain management ideas, so I figured I would make one of my own! Please remember, what works for me may not work for you and vice versa, so try these suggestions at your own risk! Risk aside, I hope you find something on this list that helps you manage your pain to live your life to the absolute fullest!

A collection of items that make living with Interstital Cystitis as comfortable as can be. I know IC is absolute suffering and I hope that some of my suggestions can benefit even one other IC baddie. Stay strong, lovies. Please bare in mind, IC varies greatly depending on the individual and their circumstances! What works for me may not work for you and vice versa. Stay patient with your body and do what works for you, just you. Hoping this helps some of you who may be struggling!!

As a disabled individual, easy protein is a MUST HAVE. Some days are harder - or impossible - to get out of bed on my own and some days it's impossible to get food down if there's not a quick and easy way of eating in bed. Protein is the best way to get up and moving during the first waking hours and I don't like to waste those hours looking for something to eat, I want to eat. Here's a list of some simple, protein packed foods for rough mornings where you just need a little more protein to take you much farther in your day 🩵

As a chronically ill and disabled warrior, it's incredibly important to me that I can get the proper nutrients and accomodations I need to make my life as comfortable as it can be. These are some of my favorite products that aid in my quality of life 💓

I've been in love with books for my whole life and these are a collection of my absolute favorites over the years. I've read many different styles and genres of writing and I love picking the things I read apart. Spoiler free! Just sharing my love for books.