1) a portable charger/charging bank. Especially if you have to use the bathroom for long amounts of time or you can't walk back to your dorm often, etc.
2) bring a water bottle. Just trust me on this one, the last thing you need is to be dehydrated when youre in pain/in meltdown mode. Also its good to fidget with
3) fidget toys. Whether theyre just pencils with an extra thing on them or a full out rubix cube or squish ball, just take something so you can focus
4) get those small travel advil bottles (or other med) for whenever you have a lot of pain
5) rolling back pack. Its going to make noise on pavement, but when your shoulders are swollen from carrying three textbooks, youll thank me latee
6) rolling laundry hamper. Full laundry baskets SUCK to carry. Get one with wheels
7) a planner, and sticky notes. Use the planner. Take it with you EVERYWHERE. Use the sticky notes to write reminders, to do lists, etc.
8) extra pillows. I have a designated "between the knees" pillow, and a weighted blanket. Bring whatever helps you.
9) alternative lights. Sometimes the one ceiling light they give you hurts your eyes, but you still need to see. Either some fairy lights, a lamp, or even a night light will help
10) talk to your therapist/doctor BEFORE you talk to the disability office. At the disability office, they will ask you what accomodations you need, and if you dont know, theyll throw some at you and youll feel anxious and agree to whatever. Ask someone what options there are who works with you already
11) bring your mobility aid, even if you only use it "rarely" because if you end up needing it 1 day out of the entire semester, that 1 day is gonna suck. Just bring it.
12) safe foods. Sometimes its hard to find foods you can handle, especially on bad days. I have gatorade and very specific crackers i like. Take whatever you need.
13) MY ADHD BITCHES LISTEN UP! Chocolate chips. Just listen: adhd prevents you from being able to complete tasks because you dont get that release of dopeamine after completion. You can stimulate that dopemine by having a chocolate chip (sugar=dopemine) after completing tasks. Just trust me
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