Due to nausea, energy, and pain, showers have become a very rare occurrence. I am able to shower these days, but only about once a couple of months or so. It is mostly because standing for a shower and moving around (arms above my head to wash my hair and what not) makes me more nauseated. For years, whenever I showered, I would vomit.
That part has improved now that my thyroid has settled back in and I am off of other medications. Unfortunately, it is frustrating that it took almost 4 years from when I was placed back on the correct amount of Synthroid for my thyroid to settle back down. Alas, that is the disease, and correcting hormonal imbalances can take such a long time! I am just grateful that it did finally settle back down. 2015 was brutal on my system!
With one option taken away, I discovered a new-found love for bubble baths. We also bought a shower bench so that I can still shower even if I am weak - I can just sit down under my luxurious raindrop showerhead and still get that experience.
The Lighter Side of not being able to shower often is that it feels sooooooo amaaaaazing on days I DO get to shower, and it means that I 'have' to have really relaxing bubble baths. Forced enjoyment...? Not a bad gig. Sure, it stems from negative experiences, but bubble baths are kind of awesome!
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