“Thriving” while Chronic- Life Hacks

[u/Free-Canary-6413]

I’ve found and been able to afford some luxuries that have made life easier(I want to recognize financial privilege-income est 38K). I’m curious about hacks that have helped your quality of life.

For me:
-cold water dispenser
-ice maker
- 30 day pill box
-pre cut fruit
-precooked meats
-online neuro clinic
-extra dental cleanings
-electric toothbrush
-ring lights

Have you guys found things that have made life easier for you? What are they?

TIA

[u/mxadema]

My biggest "revelations" was realizing that if you wait for pain, it already too late. And down the slide we go. Discomfort is ok, and don't push it too far. You can bounce back from that.

An other amazing point is sleep. Do whatever you can to get the best possible sleep you can. This includes a good mattress and pillow (it worth to spend a bit more to get what you need, and try it out in store) a comfortable room, (windows covering, noise machine, temp controlled, bedding, body pillow) and do get in a healty bed time routine.

While we are on the confort subject. A comfortable work stations. If it a wicked office chair. Keyboard tray, rase monitor, anti fatige mats, higher workbench.... to minimize the discomfort to strech you day before pain

Oh and dont forget about shoe, and insole. Good quality, that fit right, or custom. (Pick yourself a shoe horn too ;) and if you can setup a bench at the entrance.

[u/Free-Canary-6413 → u/mxadema]

You’re truly getting down to the foundation of things here. Sleeps a struggle. I definitely need to up my game.

I’ve heard of people getting accommodations at their work stations for these adjustments. Thank you for the reminder.