Doing the podcast today with Julie Taylor (you can find it on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, buzzsprout, Google - Living With Long Covid - Julie Taylor), I realised I had not added some pro tips in relation to things you can take with you that make a HUGE difference.
1) A dark (think black) umbrella. Useful for rain and even more useful as an impromptu parasol as it gives you INSTANT shade.
2) If you’re bothered by pressure changes on aircraft, get some specialist earplugs, from a brand like Earplanes - not sponsored. There’s a few different kinds and sizes. A quick search on Amazon or Google will bring some up. Trust me when I say they’re worth every penny.
3) Deongestants also help with comfort, but ask a pharmacist. These can make the difference, especially if you caught a cold, between pain (and almost screaming due to the pressure changes) and bursting an eardrum (yes, it’s happened) or close to it
4) Good flight socks. I LOVE TRTL - again, not sponsored.
5) a foot hammock. Really. Look these up on Amazon. You want one that’s going to stay flat. They hook over the tray table and can be adjusted, helping you relax on a flight.
6) Noise cancelling headphones or earbuds. The earbuds take up less space and can be used on a flight. I’ve used both Flare and Loop. Again not sponsored, but I LOVE the latter for comfort. There’s usually some for sleep and noise cancelling, so think about what you like.
Those are pretty much my pro tips for things to consider taking with you, but if you’re thinking medication, ALWAYS seek advice from your GP or pharmacist ESPECIALLY if you take regular medication.
I’m planning a check list for things to remember to do before traveling, which will be announced here and also on my Ko-Fi me when it’s done. I also have a new Facebook page - Perfectly Imperfect - my new space for advocacy.
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