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It’s A Spoonie Life For Me (Self Care)
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items If you have chronic illness you know exactly what a “spoonie” is. If you are reading this & wondering what the heck is a “spoonie”? I don't blame you, I didn't either… until I became one. (But don't go anywhere this list is for you too because it...
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This Battle Isn't Easy, But It Is Ours
I Appreciate You, I See You, I Love You, & You Are Not Alone
Live, Laugh, Indulge
Autoimmune Hepatitis
This Battle Isn't Easy, But It Is Ours
Chronic illness can be autoimmune diseases, depression, cancer, & more. This section will be supplements, vitamins, & things I've found to be helpful for me… On an airplane they tell you to put your oxygen mask on before your child's. Many do not understand this. If you can't breathe you can't think clearly. If you can't think clearly you can't help anyone includin...
🚩ALWAYS check with your healthcare team before starting any supplement.🚩 Vit D deficiencies can affect mental health, depression, bones & more. Christmas 2022 my husband was severely deficient in Vit D. We thought he may have MS. Dr tested him ...
Nature Made Vitamin D3 2000 IU (50 mcg) Per Serving ...
Calcium is pretty important in my life, thanks to also having scoliosis & spondylolisthesis. I’ve tried so many different types of calcium but prefer the CVS or Kirkland soft gels. Personally I do not like gummy & chew versions of calcium, bu...
Calcium Softgels
Love these. They taste good & actually provide energy. I can definitely dist a difference between when I have them & when I do not. 🚩ALWAYS check with your healthcare team before starting any supplement.🚩
Energy‡ B12 Gummies 1000 mcg - Nature Made
When you are constantly sick it’s the small things that matte… Zippers. A pill organizer with zipper in a purse or packed away in luggage means you no longer have to worry about your meds becoming loose in your purse or bag again. Plus these little p...
Deluxe Travel Pill Case – Cotton
Every chronic warrior knows the need for a good pill organizer. These are discreet, have 2 compartments for each day, dust proof, waterproof, convenient, easy to use. Love them!!!
KOVIUU Weekly Pill Organizer Travel, Large ...
With chronic illness you often need to travel with medication. Sometimes those medications are liquid which makes it difficult to travel lugging a big bottle of medicine around. These smaller bottles are perfect for those days.
Plastic Amber Medicine Bottles w/ Child Caps
For those of us who have been left with scars, from jaundice in my case, Bio Oil has worked great for me. The scars will always be there but they are lighter.
Bio-Oil
I Appreciate You, I See You, I Love You, & You Are Not Alone
Self care relaxation & personal items to help you regain a little piece of yourself. It's so easy to get lost in this never ending cycle of chronic illness.
Dry brushing is kind of controversial. Some believe it aids in draining lymphatic system, stimulates & improves nervous & circulation system, reduces cellulite, unclogs pores/ reduce acne, & other things. The only actual proven benefit is...
Nevlers Natural Boar Bristle Body Brush Set
You truly know you have a chronic illness when all you want to do is take a shower but you cant. Not because you don’t want to, your body won’t allow you to. Sometimes a shower is more draining than relaxing. I cried so much the first time I experien...
Scrubzz Disposable Rinse Free Bathing Wipes - ...
Definitely get some epsom salt to help relax yourself in a nice bath. There’s nothing like a nice warm epsom salt bath to rid yourself of aches, pains, & stresses of life.
Epsom Salt
We‘ve been using Lucid pillows & mattress toppers for several years now. It’s pretty much the only brand of pillows & toppers we buy. Incredibly soft yet supportive. Love these!!!
Lucid Shredded Memory Foam Body Pillow
When all you can do is lounge around a nice soft, cozy, blanket & a body pillow is where it’s at.
Soft Cozy Blankets
Curl up & watch a movie or take a nap in this incredibly soft, comfy & cozy bathrobe in curvy friendly sizes
Faux Fur Robe
When shaving is just too many spoons
Nair Hair Remover Seaweed Leg Mask, 8 Oz
Iykyk… all the changes our bodies go through from the illness itself, the medications, the stress of it all, unfortunately means facial hair. Which is often accompanied by moon face.
Sally Hansen Creme Hair Remover Kit for Face, ...
Live, Laugh, Indulge
Guilty pleasures & healthy snacks
Dove chocolate is for those days when you just need a little something special
Dove Chocolate Candy
Oh so good!!! These are probably one of my favorite sweets. I don't feel too guilty snacking on these. After all they are fruit, right? Fruit is healthy 😉🤭🤫
Brookside Dark Chocolate Acai and Blueberry ...
Try these!!! Not only do they taste delicious but they come in ecofriendly packaging. The bowls are compostable.
Ready to Eat Frozen Açaí bowls
Make this with a locally grown honey, whole wheat or 12 grain bread- boom- energy.
Peanut Butter Banana Honey Toast - Bee Seasonal
Autoimmune Hepatitis
My story & information on AIH… October 2011 I became very sick. I ignored my health putting it off until I couldn't anymore. I was brighter orange than a tangerine, my eyes were bloodshot red, couldn't stop scratching myself, severe right side pain, couldn't k...& told me I needed a transplant. “I do not know how you're still alive. If you would have waited even 3, 4, more days you wouldnt be here.” I was then sent to a transplant hepatology center where they finally gave me a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatiti...
It’s with a heavy heart I put this on here. As someone who will potentially need a new liver at some point, I know what this means. I understand. Everyone on these lists understands. We are eternally grateful for a complete & total stranger. We c...
Donate Life America
The word hepatitis has a negative connotation & automatically people think A, B, C, contagious, stay away, etc. The word Hepatitis just refers to the liver. Autoimmune means my body, my cells attack themselves. It’s not contagious, my body just h...
Autoimmune hepatitis - Symptoms and causes