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Endometriosis: My Daily Challenges - Shower/Bath

Daily Challenge 2: Shower/Bath

 A daily challenge when I have pain from Endometriosis burning up inside of me, is managing to get in and out of the shower/bath. Does anyone else need to sit down and have a rest once they come out of the shower?! Please say it's not just me! It can be exhausting! What some people take for granted can cause me so much pain! The energy it can take to carry out this simple task when you have Endo is unbelievable. The challenges I face can include:

  • Firstly, finding the energy/strength to go in!
  • Standing up in the shower, trying to wash your hair when you're in pain is no easy task!
  • If having a bath, (yes I know I get to lie down in between) but the energy it takes me to get in and don't mention getting back out of the bath is unreal. A few times I've panicked thinking I'm going to be stuck in there Either from pain and I've found myself not being able to move, or literally zero energy!  Let me assure you, it wouldn't be a pretty sight for whoever would have to come and help me!!
  • Drying afterwards. By this time I just want to sit down!
  • Now for my hair. To dry or not to dry?! By this point I would have had to have a rest. Given myself ten minutes to recompose. Do I go through the whole process of blow drying, brushing, straightening my hair or leave it au natural and end up with a frizzy mess. Any spoonie will tell you that you need to prioritise your spoons. Frizzy mess it is then... 
  • PJ's back on & rest!!

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  1. maw20 March 2014 at 18:55

    I can definitely relate to this. Sometimes I spend half my day building up the energy for a shower. Sadly we don't have a bath, and no room for a decent sized one. I have seriously considered putting a garden chair in the shower so I can rest halfway through.

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    1. My Endo Diary21 March 2014 at 14:51

      You're so right, I take all day to muster up some energy to go take a shower too! As for the garden chair... that is such a good idea! Lol

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