TLC

I needed a quick pick me up this morning. That came in the form of new socks. Simple but it did the trick.

I have a box that I keep by my bed which contains things to give me a quick fix of TLC when I need it. I try to dip into it at the first sign of a wobble and sometimes it staves off what could possibly be something worse.

Right now it contains:
Tissues
Chocolate (Green & Blacks white!)
Lens wipes (yes cleaning my glasses really does help me see things more clearly)
Small puzzle book and pen
Post it notes
Shower gel
A few photos of special people, places and memories
Pertinent positive quotations and Bible verses
Eye mask
Book about friends
Paracetamol
Until this morning it also had a new pair of socks in it. 

The idea is that it's there when I need it and reduces the need to think about how to ward off a crash.  Socks was a really good thing to have in there as all day today I have been reminded about my pick me up.  And they're pretty awesome robot socks which has made me smile.

Alas I can't really have new socks every day. But if I need to, I can try something different tomorrow. 

I'm getting better at self care but it's still not second nature yet. But I'm taking one step at a time, with or without new socks...