Showering when you have chronic illness, a few thoughts.
It takes a stupid amount of energy just to get in the shower.
Water can hurt the skin.
Having the water set at "only just warm" because the dizziness is real and heat will make it worse.
Staying upright is hard work.
Shaving the legs - just not happening, its winter warmth.
Spending 5 minutes trying to scrub off a random bruise.
Injuring yourself even though you have stayed upright the whole time.
Getting out the shower, wrapping yourself in towels and realising that your energy has gone, so you will now stay wrapped in towels until you either find some energy or get too damn cold that getting dressed is essential.
I miss the days when showers were easy.
#RandomThoughts #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Fibromyalgia #Arthritis
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