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04-07-2025 08:23 PM
04-07-2025 08:23 PM
I've discovered that Woolworths sell shower steamers (like bath bombs but for the shower) and used one yesterday.
I also like my roll on essential oils, I have one by my bed for my 5 senses grounding exercise, I find it really calming.
04-07-2025 08:26 PM
04-07-2025 08:26 PM
@avant-garde oohh that's awesome that they sell them. I struggle with things like that as the smell is sometimes too strong for me.
Love that you have the essential oils on hand for the 5 senses grounding exercise ❤️
04-07-2025 08:29 PM
04-07-2025 08:29 PM
Maybe a pretty smelling room spray? You can actually dilute them as the main ingredient is usually water if it's too strong
I'm also a keen hot chocolate drinker
I like candles but can't have them here
04-07-2025 08:32 PM
04-07-2025 08:32 PM
@avant-garde i have a couple of sprays that I use occasionally but just can't use them too much otherwise I just end up with headaches.
Hot chocolate is yummy to drink 😋.
Candles are nice but the smell gets to me and i also have to be careful of the flickering cos it can trigger seizures for me.
04-07-2025 08:35 PM
04-07-2025 08:35 PM
Hot chocolate is a big comfort for me in the evenings, especially on a bad day.
Could that possibly be a good self soothe thing for you in the 2 weeks?
04-07-2025 08:37 PM
04-07-2025 08:37 PM
@avant-garde but I can't have them at night time.
04-07-2025 08:44 PM
04-07-2025 08:46 PM
04-07-2025 08:46 PM
@avant-garde night time i have my colouring but then i usually pack that up about 10-11pm. I listen to music and watch my TV shows but then once I switch everything off and try to sleep or do sleep and then wake up that's when I struggle.
04-07-2025 08:48 PM
04-07-2025 08:48 PM
That's my struggle time too...
I'm going to see if I can find another audio book series that I can get stuck into
04-07-2025 08:49 PM
04-07-2025 08:49 PM
Hey @Dreamy @avant-garde , it'll be good to check out the links that were in the post. I think there was Monday Mindfulness, Wind Down Wednesdays and a Sleep one?
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