Ok, I originally was going to title this "Fibro Survivor Kit" but I like to think that we are more than survivors, we are going to thrive despite this condition. I thought with many of us experiencing weather / season changes which can bring on flares for some people, we could share ideas of what to put in our "Fibro Thrive Kit." So if you made a "thrive kit", what would you put in it? For me, some of the things essential for my "thrive kit" are:
* My daughter
* Ice packs
* Relaxing music
* Epsom salt
* Routine medications
* Good reading material
* Scented lotion and candles
* My animals (well they wouldn't want to be boxed up of course . . . )
* Soft fuzzy pj's and an abundance of pillows of different sizes
Those are some of the essential items for my Fibro Thrive Kit, I would be interested to see what you all would have in your kits? Hugs.
I would pack almost everything you have already put down... I think you may want to have your daughter and your critters all to yourself! LOL
Here's my list:
My smartphone errr my right arm, my comfy sneakers, my favorite pillow, a warm blanket, my Garfield pjs, snacks, lotion for sensitive skin, and of course, my medications/vitamins. If I think of more I will add.
Does anyone remember the old Taco Bell commercial with the dog where he says," I think I need a bigger box." ? ;) Ya , that is my case. I could not fit everything into a box. I want my bathtub, my kitty, my hubby, my medicine takes up a lot of space, my phone , my sleep number bed , my pj's, my family, and my friends.
Mmm great idea! For me, all my family, 3 daughters, 1 son, 2 grandaughters, 3 grandsons, my partner, my meds, my pjs, only comfy clothes I have! and my PC contact with the rest of the world!
Thanks Lovett, I also play word and puzzle and card games on my tablet to stay distracted. I admit, I am slightly addicted to Candy Crush . . . lol. Hugs!
I want to see a pic of the Garfield PJ's - :-). My smartphone is also always at my side, I can't remember what it was like before technology and I would probably give up cable and many other things in order to keep my internet / technology :-). Hugs!
Awesome idea Auburnm and awesome replies from everyone. I got some great ideas to try for future comfort. There isn’t much more I can add as almost all that was said already I would include, except, children, hubbies, families, and pets of others. I have my own daughter and Bullmastiff to bring. lol! One thing I would take with is this site. I find the connections I have with so many people here lifts my spirits and mitigates my pain. Thanks for helping me thrive.
You have a lovely poetic way about you. What an evocative description of the essence of the ocean.