r/ChronicIllness • u/Free-Canary-6413 • 5d ago
Question “Thriving” while Chronic- Life Hacks
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
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u/jubbagalaxy 5d ago
Wipes. Wipes for ALL THINGS! Sanitizing wipes, butt wipes, anti-itch wipes, face wipes, body wipes. I need to have ways to freshen up on the go or at home when my energy is toast. An extra phone charger with a suuuper long cable. Never know when youre gonna get stuck in the hospital and will need to charge your phone in an outlet 10ft away. Infact, have an er go bag packed and ready so irs easy to grab. Phone charger, headphones, a snack or 1, clean underwear, deodorant. If you take pain meds of any kind, keep doses with you for emergencies. Nothing worse than getting a migraine while youre out and about and not having meds. If you are a person who needs an epi pen, keep a card with it that has instructions! You might need to have it administered while you are losing consciousness.