Tips for Showering
Showering seems like such a basic thing, but for many with COPD, it’s no easy task. What strategies have you tried to ease the burden of showering?
I think I have tried about everything going, I do plan a time now if at 9.00 at night I have enough energy then I will shower, all depends on how I feel. Always have a dressing gown ready to difficult to towel dry, if anyone has more ideas I would love to know.x
Does anyone own a walk in tub, and if so, does it help you to relax?
, that's a great question! If you want, posting this in our forums section here: COPD.net/forums will help more of our community members to see it and be able to share their experience with you! All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member).
I find it is a little easier if I shampoo my hair and then just stand and let the water help relax me for about 5 minutes, then proceed to wash the upper body....rest and deep breath for another 5 minutes...then wash the lower body as bet I can because it takes more energy to wash the lower extremities....then I actually pat dry in the shower and take a break before I get dressed. It is a long process and I only shower every other day because of that...unless I have several doctor appointments in the same week...which happens alot 😀
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Thank you all so much for your comments thus far!
Hi,yes,I do almost the identical to what you do,find this the most productive & satisfactory way,I used to get in a bit of a panic before this,but now find I can really enjoy the shower
That's so good to hear, Bernadette and we thank you for posting your experiences. I'm hopeful other members will read your words and be encouraged by what you've shared.
All the best,
Leon (site moderator)
Hey Stephanie - thanks for pointing us in that direction. There is some genuinely worthwhile feedback from the community in that article.
Regards,
Leon (site moderator)
