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My Chronic Illness Survival Kit

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As a girly who has been struggling with POTS/chronic illness for 7 years, these are the items I keep purchasing to make my daily life easier. I’d have a much more difficult time getting through the day without these, so I hope it helps you too!
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Good for All 🫶🏻

Great everyday items for all categories, couldn’t sort them into just 1 😂 I use these every day for all of my struggles!
 
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Of all the tumblers I’ve tried, this one wins it all. It keeps my drinks cold for DAYS, and the straw folds into the lid so you can’t spill everywhere ✨
HydroJug Traveler 40oz Insulated Tumbler
 
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Okay HEAR ME OUT 😂 Pill organizers leave me disappointed… but I will ALWAYS reach for a cookie 💀
Sugar Cookie Pill Organizer | Cute 7 Day Weekly Pill Box | Kawaii Medicine Case | Removable Cookie Pods | Crumbl Inspired
 
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With so many slots, colors, and sizes, it’s perfect for every purse! It helps me stop throwing things in and forgetting about them, and keeps all my essentials handy
OMYSTYLE Felt Purse Organizer Insert, 5 Sizes
 
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GUYS 😭 Super cute, I always have one on me. It helps me focus, calms my mind, keeps me from fidgeting, and gives me a cute little companion ❤️ Will always repurchase!
Jelli Whale Worry Stones | Anxiety Relief Fidget Pebble | Sensory Clay Whale Keychain

POTS recs 🧂

Dysautonomia is HARD to deal with, and these are the things I’ve found the most helpful through much trial and error. I hope they help you too!
 
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These packets taste SO GOOD! You get your money’s worth, it lasts you a whole month, and they have so many flavor options! Highly recommend, repeat buyer.
SALTT Electrolytes Powder Packets 30 Stick Packs
 
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Okay hear me out.. the sodium is incredible, and you can mix so many things with ramen to make it better. The options are endless, but the chili flavor holds a special place in my heart
Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup, Chili Flavor
 
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SUPER convenient, 8 pairs in a pack. Comfortable, doesn’t roll down, and they don’t stretch out easily!
CHARMKING Compression Socks 15-20 mmHg (8 Pairs)
 
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One of the most accurate little wrist cuffs I’ve ever found. I use it daily, it’s affordable, and portable - the perfect POTSie companion!
Oklar Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor,
 
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Sometimes socks aren’t enough! These are the BEST compression tights I’ve found - they don’t roll, they stay all day, and they’re not too constricting!
20-30mmHg Compression Pantyhose, 1 or 2 Pairs
 
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It can be exhausting to hold a fan sometimes, especially mid flare. This fan is the perfect middle - used as a necklace, propped up, or handheld! Definitely saves me in the 100+ weather
Mini Portable Handheld Turbo Fan, 5-Speed, Rechargeable

ADHD ✨

If you have ADHD, you know that planners and alarms don’t work that well. Here’s what I’ve found that genuinely helps me with remembering to exist.
 
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So so helpful for keeping you from forgetting what you were doing! If you’re stuck by it and pulled back, it’s hard to forget 😂
ADHD Leash - For low dopamine tasks - Tether yourself to your task - Don't wander away!
 
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Love! I suffer alarm fatigue, but I ALWAYS forget to do something I said I would. This little timer is portable and goes with me everywhere to help me remember what I was doing (and hold me accountable for doing it 😂)
Rotating Pomodoro Timer 5-25-10-50 Min Preset
 
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Super handy! Lots of colors, and right on your fridge so it’s harder to miss it. Makes remembering a breeze ✨ (if you remember to write on it)
PigPotParty Acrylic Magnetic Week/TODO Whiteboard 12x9.5 Inch

Mental Health 🍃

You don’t have to struggle alone!! Here are the best items I’ve found that have helped me in my hardest times 🫶🏻
 
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Super handy, easy to refill if you need, and the creator donates pouches as well 🫶🏻 Absolutely love
Panic Pouch | Instant Calm Kit for Anxiety, Panic, or Overwhelm | On-the-Go Grounding Tools for Stress Relief
 
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This journal has absolutely helped me out of a rut. Most journals I just forget about, but this one I kept opening 😂
Listen B*tch Affirmation Journal: Guided Self-Care, Gratitude (A5 Size)
 
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Truly the best, the hug you need when you feel the lowest. Big, soft, comfy, just the right amount of weight. I find that I keep buying these… I can’t seem to stop 😂
Minimalist Hoodie | Oversized Heavyweight Hoodie