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Chronic Illness 20h
looking to source some coping & management tips from other people who get overheated very easily 🙏🥲 tbh even scientifically-dubious advice I can use for “placebo effect” is welcome just as long as it’s not like, actively dangerous lol
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Anonymous 20h

Ice pack rings that you can keep around your neck (or neck fan if you’re fancy)

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Anonymous 15h

prioritize keeping your neck, ankles, and backs of knees cool, and if you overheat and can get home try taking a cold bath/shower. i like natural fibers like cotton or linen in the summer to keep air flow good on my skin

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 19h

oooh, an ice pack ring designed for this purpose sounds like a serious upgrade over a cold damp washcloth lol, will keep an eye out for something like that

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 15h

another point - loose clothes are super important. tight clothes trap heat near your skin - loose clothes let the heat move away from your body

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 15h

you know, the thing about loose clothes feels super obvious when you spell it out like that, but somehow it never really occurs to me when I’m getting dressed on hot days… noted, thank you 🫡

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