🌿 Tips & Tricks From One Babe to Another

Life with endometriosis and adenomyosis is unpredictable. Some days I feel like I’ve got energy to spare. Other days, I can barely move. This space isn’t about perfection, it’s about sharing what helps.

These are the things that bring me comfort, manage my symptoms, and remind me that I’m still me. I hope they do the same for you.

Hormonal Support & Vitamins

  • Evening Primrose Oil has been a big help for managing PMS and PMDD.
    It’s hard to stay consistent with brain fog and pain,  but I’ve noticed real improvement when I do.
  • I also take Vitamin D, which boosts both my mood and energy levels.

💡 Before starting any supplements, I recommend asking your GP for a full blood test to see what your body’s missing.

Nourishing My Body (Without Losing My Culture)

I’ve leaned more into a Mediterranean-style diet. Salmon, seabass, spinach, sweet potatoes, and steamed veg. But I’m still a Nigerian babe! I’m never giving up my ayamase or pounded yam. It’s all about balance.

My go to juice for bloating and gas pain:
 Kiwi, strawberry, and apple. Refreshing and gentle on the gut.

And for breakfast: simple oats with strawberries. Good for the womb and easy to digest.

🧘🏾‍♀️ Physical Relief Tools

  • MyOovi TENS machine. Doesn’t stop my period pain, but helps distract me from it. Off period, it actually feels soothing, like a massage for my lower back or pelvic area.
  • Castor oil pack + belt.  I use pure castor oil, which is said to help break down adhesions through the skin. I’m still working on being consistent with it.
  • Organic pads instead of commercial ones like Always.
  • CBD tampons.  Not my favorite (still learning to insert them), but they’re a good option instead of using Always tampons with harmful toxins,
  • U-shaped body pillow (IKEA) . A lifesaver when I can’t sit upright from pain
  • Hot water bottle.  Classic, but it works! 

🧠 Emotional Wellbeing & Mindset

  • I accept help from family and friends. That took time. I now remind myself: it’s okay to need space. It’s okay to not be okay.
  • I communicate. Whether I’m in pain or just drained, I try to express what I need. I’ve found that people who love me respond best when I’m honest.
  • I listen to my body. I know when I’m ovulating, when I’m about to start my period, and when I’m in a flare. That awareness keeps me grounded.
  • Listening to music. This does such wonders for me. Some of my favourite artists are SiR, Summer Walker, Future, Young Thug, The Internet, Drake, Wizkid, the list goes on.

🌸 Finding Peace Through Hobbies

  • Caring for plants . They give me a sense of purpose, especially on days I can’t do much else. I’m a MUVA.
  • Reading . Reconnecting with books has helped calm my mind and given me a little escape.
  • Learning the ukulele. It’s soothing for the soul.
  • Going for walks. This is harder due to me having nerve damage in my leg, but even if it is a 10 minute walk, I pat myself on the back. Shout out to my mum and brother for coming with me. 
  • Playing Sims. If you know me, you know this is the best escape for me.

These don’t require a lot of energy, but they fill me with joy.

Final Thought

Living with a chronic illness is exhausting. Physically, emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually. But, peace is possible. So is joy. So is comfort. We owe it to ourselves to seek out those little things that help… and to keep trying, even when it’s hard.