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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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  • I don't think this has been suggested yet, but am sorry in advance if it has. 

    I saw a social media post where the person said they'd tried all kinds of suggestions that people had offered, and the thing they'd found most helpful was to put a wet tea towel in the freezer, let it chill, then drape it around the back of their neck.

    Using two or more tea towels (perhaps ideally with a good rinse in between uses), that can be done in rotation, so there's always another one ready to use. If a tea towel is too much, sensory-wise, perhaps a flannel might be more tolerable.

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  • I don't think this has been suggested yet, but am sorry in advance if it has. 

    I saw a social media post where the person said they'd tried all kinds of suggestions that people had offered, and the thing they'd found most helpful was to put a wet tea towel in the freezer, let it chill, then drape it around the back of their neck.

    Using two or more tea towels (perhaps ideally with a good rinse in between uses), that can be done in rotation, so there's always another one ready to use. If a tea towel is too much, sensory-wise, perhaps a flannel might be more tolerable.

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