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Things I *LOVE* as a chronic illness girly ✨
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items My chronic illness girly favorites: cozy comforts, low-energy helpers, little dopamine boosts, and things that make hard days feel a tiny bit softer. Nothing here is a cure, obviously, but these are the things I love for making real life feel more su...
Originally recommended to me by my pscyhiatrist as it assists me with skin picking due to my excoriation disorder. I definitely notice a difference when I don't take it! You may have heard of it because it can also support those diagnosed with PMOS (previously known as PCOS) with insulin sensitivity and may help reduce inflammation!!
NOW Foods, NAC, 600 mg | iHerb
*SELF EXPLANATORY* recommendation, honestly. 😉 Like we all need a lil sparkly in our lives!!
Retro Neurodivergent Autism ADHD T-Shirt
SUMMER MUST HAVE! Hands down the best *and most powerful* portable fan I have bought as a chronic illness girly who gets hot *WAY* too easily and sweats *WAY* too much. I will say it does get a bit loud at the higher settings. But to me? It's worth i...
Portable Handheld Turbo Fan
MUST HAVE for sweat absorption and oily skin prevention for chronically ill makeup wearers. Especially in the summer! Did you know that most antidepressants/antipsychotic medications make it harder for your body to stay hydrated and to regulate it temperature in prolonged heat? Yeah…. most prescribers don't tell you that. It is always important to read your med disclosures and create an *interaction tracking list* on drugs.com or just use their interaction checker for one-off meds!
Carpe Sweat Absorbing Translucent Mineral Powder
GREAT for grinding at night! But honestly? I use them for excoriation disorder… I bite my mouth SOO bad and having this in keeps me from biting!!
Sleep Peachy Night Guard for Women - 2 Pack
This hot/cold face wrap really helps during TMJ flares!
Face Ice Pack Wrap with 4 Reusable Gel Packs
RIZZ EM WITH THE 'TISM 😏😉
Rizz Em Tism Groovy Autism Awareness Tee
Loop Engage™ 2 Plus
A hydration staple for the chronically complex girls who need their water to work a little harder. I love that this has no sugar or sweeteners, plus trace minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants without a strong flavor taking over. 🫶🏻
Buoy Electrolyte Drops
For the chronically complex girlies who go from freezing 🥶 to overheating 🥵 in 0.2 seconds, this Cloud Cool cooling comforter is a lifesaver. It keeps things cozy without turning your bed into a personal sauna.
CloudCool™ Cooling Comforter
A heating pad is one of those little comfort items that becomes a daily essential when you deal with chronic pain, cramps, EDS aches, or random body drama. I love that this one has 4 heat settings and a 2-hour auto shut-off, because cozy should not r...
Pure Enrichment Heating Pad w/ 4 Heat Settings and 2hr Auto Shut-off 12" x 24"
As a plus size chronic illness girly (hello temp reg issues!!) I will ALWAYS keep this on hand!!
Thigh Rescue Anti-Friction Stick
THIS BOOK IS HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LIVING WITH EDS/HYPERMOBILITY! Recommended to me by *3* different doctors at this point!
Living Life Fully with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
As someone who is a huge believer in DBT, I love having coping skills in a simple, easy-to-grab format. DBT has helped me so much with emotional regulation, overwhelm, distress tolerance, and learning how to pause before spiraling. These cards are su...
DBT Cards for Coping Skills
Jeannie is THAT GIRL when it comes to moving your body while hypermobile!!
Integral Movement Method for Hypermobility
VERY INTERESTING READ IF YOU SUSPECT OR ARE DIAGNOSED WITH HEDS/HYPERMOBILITY
Disjointed: Diagnosis & Management of HEDS
Somatic exercises have been a huge help for me!!
Somatic Exercises for Nervous System Regulation
I love tools like this because nervous system regulation can feel so much more doable when you have simple exercises right in front of you. As someone who deals with overwhelm, anxiety, and chronic illness, I appreciate having gentle prompts I can re...
Vagus Nerve Deck: 75 Exercises to Reset