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Having a literal melt down

ALM

Hello

I'm sure everyone is going through this. 

Today I got so anxious about the heatwave that I didn't know what to do with myself. 

Spent so much time trying to logically figure out how to escape the heat that I got really upset and even hotter. 

I just can't function in this heat. It's so disregulating. 

Previously I've tried a number of different fans, a very expensive loud air conditioning unit, staying in a hotel with ac (very expensive). I don't think it's possible to escape the heat unfortunately.

How do you manage? Do you have any tips? 

Any suggestions greatly appreciated 

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  • Dear ALM,

    I am really sorry that the heatwave is causing you anxiety and dysregulation. I am really glad to see that you have had some really great suggestions from the online community and I hope some of this advice has been helpful for you. 

    I know so many of our community are struggling in this heat so I thought I would share some of my own ways of trying to manage with this recent heatwave:

    • Cooling blanket- I have recently purchased one and I have been using this a lot of the time! I cannot sleep without some sort of blanket so this has been very helpful
    • As Martin suggested a cool shower than some time in front of the fan is very helpful
    • Sleeping and sitting closer to the floor as I find it can be hotter the higher up you are (Maybe this is just me!)
    • Staying hydrated
    • If you have to go out, early morning or late evening trips so you can avoid the hottest time of the day
    • Keeping curtains drawn at all time

    I hope some of this helps,

    Olivia Mod

     

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  • Dear ALM,

    I am really sorry that the heatwave is causing you anxiety and dysregulation. I am really glad to see that you have had some really great suggestions from the online community and I hope some of this advice has been helpful for you. 

    I know so many of our community are struggling in this heat so I thought I would share some of my own ways of trying to manage with this recent heatwave:

    • Cooling blanket- I have recently purchased one and I have been using this a lot of the time! I cannot sleep without some sort of blanket so this has been very helpful
    • As Martin suggested a cool shower than some time in front of the fan is very helpful
    • Sleeping and sitting closer to the floor as I find it can be hotter the higher up you are (Maybe this is just me!)
    • Staying hydrated
    • If you have to go out, early morning or late evening trips so you can avoid the hottest time of the day
    • Keeping curtains drawn at all time

    I hope some of this helps,

    Olivia Mod

     

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