time of the month self care things for regressors!
i have a heatable stuffie and i love using it! there are other brands that sell heatable stuffies too like the smoko website !! an alternative is a heating pad or hot water bottle, or fill a sock with rice, tie the end or seal the end somehow, and heat it in the microwave for 45 seconds to a minute!!
the warmth can help with the cramps and also is really comforting to me
2) a favourite kind of tea
tea can be a nice drink to have and also comforting and warm, they make specific teas online too that are supposed to help the symptoms and pain
3) extra clothes you can wear to sleep and comfy clothes for the week
if you have trouble keeping your sheets clean, you can get specific pajamas meant for it or also lay down a blanket you don’t mind being dirty - and just wash all of them the next day
wear comfortable clothes during the week, like sweatpants or a sweatshirt
4) bedtime stories // stories
when it’s that time for me, i’m usually in a lot of pain and being little can be confusing + painful too. i like to listen to stories on youtube or other apps and it helps me calm down!
if you have a cg, maybe ask them to read to you or a trusted friend
cravings are a thing — and instead of pushing them away or ignoring them you should give yourself a treat during that time, it can make you feel worse or more moody if you don’t eat enough
6) built in breaks (if possible!)
if possible, after work/school take a break and relax and lay down, maybe shower. breaks can really help make it easier and not so painful.
i hope this is helpful to some regressors!!
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