A Bedroom Oasis

There is an unfortunate truth that most patients face -> we spend a lot of time resting. A disproportionate amount.
That's not to say that sick people aren't active... in fact I find that many people who are ill push themselves extra hard and are some of the most athletic people I know - and they do that because they know that one day they may wake up and be even more limited.
I know that is how I was - I pushed myself insanely to keep playing sports for as long as I could.
BUT - those who are seriously ill truly need extra time to recuperate. For some, serious recuperation is required only after intense hiking trips, or a weekend tournament, not to mention procedures and surgeries. Others need recuperation from simple activities, like going for a walk, or cooking, or doing a flight of stairs.

So what is the most important area for a chronically ill patient to be able to recuperate? Home. Your home, your bedroom, your bathtub, somewhere that can be an absolute oasis and completely allow you to recuperate in every aspect of your health.

I needed such an 'oasis' this week, and I am lucky enough to have a bedroom with an ensuite that allows me that experience. Ryan went downstairs while I soaked in a bubble bath with candles and essential oils, used medicated oils and creams and scalp care, made a new sugar scrub for myself that smells like Bergamot and Geranium, used the Insight Timer app to listen some meditative music, and took time for myself! I relaxed in every way I could. It felt amazing. Then I put on a silky nightgown and a warm fleece housecoat and got comfortable, while painting my toenails and putting on this amazing-smelling lotion. It felt like a spa night. In my own home. In my own bedroom.
I am so lucky and so happy to have a spot where I can feel like I am in a spa... and then go right to bed.

This is something that is important to my recuperation time. My little oasis is perfect.