At what point is it called “over” packing?
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Thank you and goodnight 🙏🏼
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Thank you and goodnight 🙏🏼
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Just me? 😅
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In it together ❤️🩹
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What do you pick?
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Part 2: Camping, AllTrails and hiking poles ✨
If you can’t hack camping, opt for a hotel / air bnb and just adjust your itinerary. I like having the van so I can make my own food (have many food intolerances), can sleep whenever I want and can stay in more remote beautiful spots.
For walks, there’s tons of very short easy walks. This is all I can hack at this current time. But if you’re like me and your condition varies, it’s good to have a mix of hikes. The beauty of @alltrails is you can see EXACTLY what you’re up against, rather than realizing halfway through the hike is far too much.
Also search for “lookouts” on Google Maps. We normally spend a couple of days keeping it simple and visiting lookouts, to avoid anymore walking and rest. Drive up and take some beautiful pictures without the walk. Most of them are totally accessible but check reviews!
My hiking poles are from @trekology.official and I absolutely love them. Foldable and lightweight, whilst helping to support your body more.
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Netflix it is! 🤕
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Are you an expert packer ✈️
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Some mornings be like 😖
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Every time… 🙈 Let me explain 👇
I try to avoid western medicine unless I absolutely need it. From my experience a lot of meds have masked the issue instead of helping me to find and treat the root cause.
For example, for many years I took pills to help with IBS cramping instead of changing my diet, focusing on relaxation techniques etc. These changes helped so much more, whereas I became dependent on the meds which were time sensitive and they made me drowsy (and I already have fatigue).
Some conditions will absolutely require the need for medicine - take it! For some things like IBS, consider taking meds to temporarily manage the pain and then make lifestyle changes. For everything else, is there a natural treatment or will changes to your lifestyle potentially be more beneficial?
Talk to your doctor, a naturopath and/or acupuncturist etc. to discuss your options. There’s no one size fits all. I used to think my doctor was the only support and over the years I’ve learned so much from other sources. Best of luck ❤️🩹
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No amount of research will help if you don’t look inwards. What is your body asking for? ❤️🩹
This is still something I’m still figuring out but the more in tune I am, the fewer symptoms I’m getting!
After getting GAD and depression years ago, focusing on what I needed and being happy with myself was so important. I reconnected with hobbies I loved and spending quality time with people close to me. And of course breathing and calming the nervous system.
IBS has taken me a decade to figure out. I cut out all irritating foods and ate a low FODMAP diet for years to calm it all down. This combined with relaxation techniques and deep belly breathing reduced the stress I was holding in my gut.
Not everything has a fix or cure, but you can help manage symptoms by aligning with your body. This is an ongoing process and it’s never too late to start.
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Can books and movies trigger such strong emotional responses? This is trauma I didn’t even know existed! I didn’t really think these movies would evoke such a strong reaction from me, not sure if I should laugh or cry! Has this happened to any of you? Or am I just an emotional wreck on my own😅
I was big time obsessed with HP growing up so to me it felt like losing my friends. And I’m a sensitive soul (in case that wasn’t obvious). It was so saddening watching it again and feeling those emotions all over again 😭 especially Snape… I was done.
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2023, what a year! I travelled to 4 continents and moved across the world. Definitely a challenge, but well worth it!
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A very Merry Christmas to all my spoonies ❤️🎄
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Learning to switch off is an art ✨ Are you fully able to relax?
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Honestly wish I’d started this earlier! This is a game changer for chronic pain!
If you have POTs though, this may not help. Please be careful 🙏🏼
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Sometimes it’s easier to mask how we really feel 😕
To a large degree we have normalized the symptoms. If we ask for help, it’s not because things are bad, it’s because they’re terrible!
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Meal prep is a gamechanger for freeing up time! And your time is valuable. We always need that extra time to work on personal projects, relax, recover etc.
Decide on a recipe and x2 or x3 to make a huge batch. I use the help of my Russel Hobbs blender to chop most of my veges and alleviate extra wrist strain.
Buy tupperware. Ideally glass but if you have a weaker back/shoulders, plastic is much easier to carry when going out for the day.
Freeze most of your meals and they’re available for whenever you need!!!
In my opinion, this is necessary for someone with a chronic illness who can’t spend hours everyday in the kitchen. It’s hard work doing it all at once but resting on the other 5-15 days is so worth it!
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