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Self care during the good and bad days

So something I've learnt over the last 6 1/2 years since being diagnosed and the death of my husband that self care really helps during the good and bad times.

Over this time I have tried many things and found what does and doesn't work for me. 

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/range/view-all/tea-tree-skin-clearing-facial-wash/p/p000039 This stuff has been great for my skin. I got the 400ml bottle and my goodness it is worth the money as you really don't need a lot. And then smell for me is a really calming smell which also helps. 

I've tried a lot of different hand creams previously and was recommended to try them from here. To say I was impressed was an understatement. It covers so well. You really don't need a lot and it really works on dry hands.  It may seem a bit pricy to some but i think it's worth it for the way it left my hands feeling. 

Carmex lip products - again majorly late to the party but loving having found these. There is one always to hand. 

Harry Potter audio books - These until recently (until my machine died) had been the staple of my night. I've lost track of the amount of times I've listened to each book. Listening to the books helped me calm when the anxietys were high and for that I will forever be thankful. There is something about listening to Stephen Fry read them. 

Now that the nights are drawing darker candles will be part of my care routine. Because there is something about burning a candle that helps calm you down and looking at it burn puts me to a place where anxiety and depression won't get me. Loving the No 3 candle by Aldi 

Tea - as I've said before PUKKA tea wins for me every time. I love trying new flavours and finding out what I like and don't like. 


To me reading all of the above sounds like the best pamper night.

Does anyone have any other suggestions of things I could try ?

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