As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases made from links in this post. Here I share all my secrets… When the pain cycle starts, I need all the help I can get, Fast. So over the years, I have compiled a list of great products or ideas to help the pain, make it manageable and make life easier. I hope it helps you too, or pin it to use later. THE ULTIMATE LIST OF CHRONIC-PAIN AND SELF-CARE MUST HAVES… A bigger than average bedside table with good storage.  This helps me keep everything close by for when I have a flare, it eases my anxiety and makes it easier to rest knowing my things are in my reach. I don’t have to ask people for things, which is important to my independence and I can sit on my bed and access it all. In the top draws I have… Electric hot pack Warm socks Snacks Double-walled water cup and lid Clear medicine bag  Box of tissues Natural moisturiser  Earplugs Eye mask Shakti mat Drawer organizer Blanket or fluffy robe Headphones or eye mask Bluetooth A notebooks to list everything – I tend to think of everything while I am trying to lay down; it’s usually where I have my best ideas. All of the items listed in this post can be found in here. Treat yourself to a beautiful makeup bag, to store all the things you need in a pain flair; keep inside your medication, earplugs, favourite lip balm, headphones, essential oils.    Grab kit. Mine is about a4 size, clear, and fits perfectly in a bag; it stops it from becoming a dumping ground, lets people help me quickly, makes it easy to swap bags and grab on the go. a soft comfortable handbag that fits your med bag in is a must. I use a festival shoulder bag. Use earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones around the house or in public. Not to completely stop sounds, but just to help muffle them.  It helps me when I’m overwhelmed by sounds and very helpful in the shops when the whole world seems to be talking at once. An electric hot water bottle.  I love mine I take it everywhere. I even made it a new cover to suit me. Plus it makes me super comfortable and I can carry it in my bag. If I need to get it from the car to a restaurant, I just hide it in my festival bag. It lasts a few hrs and charges next to your bed. No more waiting for the kettle to boil. If your bra is annoying you and your tags irritate you, wear a soft singlet or a T-shirt underneath it. I love my seamless undies and bras. A must, in any pain relief wardrobe – my Pinterest board Bamboo is amazing for extra comfort if you need a change. I can’t wear bras, so instead, I buy very soft tops that don’t need a bra or wireless bras. An oil diffuser – Set up a diffuser next to your bed and keep oils in your big bedside draw; simply lay down and let the essential oils do their thing. It’s a nice way to calm a whole house down. Relax with lavender or get a pick me up with orange oil. If you have pets make sure your oils are safe to use around them first. Do you wake up with a sore jaw? I suffer from bad TMJ. I Tried sleeping with a moulded sports mouthguard and it helped a lot. You can get them for a few dollars in most chemists. It stops me from tensing up my jaw and from getting widespread jaw pain while I sleep. A pen or pencil between the teeth for a minute helps too, just remember to not bite down too hard. MY FAVORITE ITEMS A weighted blanket. I have the best nights sleep or naps with mine. I feel like I’m being hugged and it helps me relax quickly. Helps the most with my PTSD attacks, pain, and anxiety. My young daughter loves it too. Dry mouth? You can fix it with a dry mouth spray or toothpaste that you buy in the chemist. I always carry it in my med bag. A beautiful double-walled cup for tea, coffee with a lid and a cup and straw, and a cold water bottle.  I tend to knock things over and forget I’ve made drinks, this helps keeps them hot for 4 hrs and cold for 8, helps me drink more water without thinking about it.  Make sure you find one you love this way you will want to take it everywhere with you. Hire a wheelchair, in the shopping centre they are usually free. Don’t be afraid of it. It saves me when we have to be out for a long time and my daughter loves to ride along. Win-win. Wear your sunglasses inside if you are struggling with brightness or a migraine headache.  Blue light glasses are awesome too especially to watch TV and use technology with. Keep moisturiser next to your bed in a nice pump bottle. It also helps you to remember to use it if you see it. I use a natural multi-purpose one for the face, hands, and skin. A button grip for the back of your phone or a bed reading claw. It’s my lifesaver and also stops me from dropping my phone on my face while I’m laying down and makes it easier to grip when my hands are playing up. When you find PJs you love to buy a few pairs of them with different patterns.  Same for… Shoes Tops Jeggings. Invest in a real pair of ugg boots or summer house slippers that make you feel fancy.  I have a few pairs of fluffy slip shoes and I wear them all day. My feet tend to hurt a lot, even just stepping from carpet to tile can hurt. A coccyx cushion or meditation cushion with a handle for the car, lounge, or office. It takes the pressure off your spine and helps with long trips, cinema visits, and keeps sciatica from striking. A tiny purse and a small shoulder bag for the days you can’t carry much when your flaring. I found a card wallet with a clip on it so I can attach it to my keys. Plus I know it’s all together and safe in the bag. Make sure it fits your phone and some meds Keep an emergency custom medical kit just for you, in the car, including sick bags. Have a list of current medications on your phone. Helps you remember when memory isn’t working or I end up at the hospital with no purse. If you can, invest in an electric bed or new bed. We spend over half our life asleep. I know I spend more time in bed than I do on my couch or in my car, so invest wisely. I have Netflix, Stan, amazon prime, and audible for when I’m bored, I make lists of movies and save them for later.  When you are exhausted, it makes it easier to have something to watch without trying to make decisions. Listen to audiobooks or read.  I love reading but sometimes I just want to listen. An eye mask to block out light and earplugs for noise.  Add the weighted blanket and music, it’s magical. It’s like being in your meditation pod for a rest. Create a capsule wardrobe to make your life so much easier and comfortable.  There is no special number of clothes to own, but it helps you make easier decisions about your wardrobe and lessen your workload; less to wash. Wear your favourite clothes every day, invest in awesome PJs, lounge music, or check out my Pinterest board – Chronic pain wardrobe. TOP PAIN RELIEF TIP – use a SHAKTI MAT at least once a day and it helps the most for pain relief. Shakti mat.  A what you might say!?  For an easier explanation watch this. –https://www.shaktimats.com.au/pages/how-to-use That is my list up to date. Check back as it is updated often. I hope you found something useful and please remember to not rush out and spend money. This is just a list of things you might like to build of your own, think of it as a wish list. A lot of these can be done without spending anything. Got something else? Add it in the comments. LOVE.YOURSELF