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A chronically ill survival kit
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items These are the essentials that help me get through the tough days—products that bring comfort, ease symptoms, or simply make life with a chronic illness a little lighter. Tried, tested, and spoonie-approved.
My best friend and life saver. Heat is the enemy of the chronically ill. This makes it a little better, it blows cold air and have several levels. Not heavy or uncomfortable.
FrSara Portable Neck Fan, 5200mAh Strong Wind
Literally changed my life. Helps me sleep so well and calms my anxiety. Sleep is medicine when dealing with chronic fatigue. Taste is pretty good so makes it easy to drink and be consistent.
Nello Supercalm Raspberry Lemonade Drink
Listen, you need to hydrate honey. Staying hydrated is so important for your energy, fatigue, mental clarity. This brand has a great balance of ingredients, no added sugar and good taste.
Zero Sugar Electrolytes | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration
Game changer for me, helps a lot with energy. Has two very important components Cq10 and alpha lipoic acid.
ATP 360® - Supplement for Mitochondria
Sometimes the pressure helps distract the mind from the pain. At least that is my theory and works so far. Also great with anxiety, it is cozy, calming and you wake up feeling great.
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My favorite water bottle and best friend. I love me a good water bottle, try different ones but this one is my favorite. I think is the free sip/straw part it is unique and comfortable. I drink eater religiously so a good bottle is a must.
FreeSip® Water Bottle
Best thing for migraine! I hate taking pills everyday for pain and this is a game changer. The pressure, the cold, just all around incredible.
Migraine Cap
You and I know medicine is ripping our gut in pieces. Taking a probiotic everyday is highly important. I love ritual, their multi v and prenatal are also great, they have great ingredients and just a quality product.
Gut Health | Synbiotic+
When you have chronic fatigue your muscles suffer the consequences too, it is very important to deep massage and let them breath. That will reduce cramping, pain and stiffness.
Therabody
Obsessed with this, also incredible for migraines. This has heat and cooling, deep massages the eye area and has relaxing sounds. Eases a lot of the tension around the eyes and has a very good calming effect. Big fan of this one.
Eye Massager
I know you are thinking what is this doing here, hear me out. Stress from being sick, medicine and weight loss (also from being sick) can mess your hair a bit and cause severe loss. This hair serum helps detox your scalp and strengthens your hair fol...
Divi 30ml Hair & Scalp Serum | Clinically Tested | Thicker-Looking Hair
This is my ride-or-die for dull skin days.
When medication makes my skin look tired and lifeless, this gives me that “I slept 8 hours and drank water” kind of glow—even when I didn’t. It’s gentle, smells like a mini spa moment, and helps even out my ...
Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
My secret weapon for fighting inflammation from the inside out.
Chronic illness and medication can leave your skin dull and your body feeling out of sync. This omega-3 supplement helps me with joint stiffness, brain fog, and even gives my skin a subt...
Ultimate Omega | 100% Wild-Caught Fish Oil
Because healing isn’t just physical.
This journal helps me reconnect with myself on the days when I feel lost in symptoms, fatigue, or brain fog. Just a few minutes each day to write what I’m grateful for, how I feel, or what I need—it shifts everyth...
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