Hi, I struggle with the entire bathing process myself and with chronic pain. I find that before even beginning to bath that I begin to have anxiety about the entire process meaning most likely I am about to go to the doctor or an appointment as well as the physical toll it takes on me from the start to finish.

I have found some things that help me, and I am so thankful not to have to think about having to shave my legs, as I would have to go hairy! I do time myself and allow myself 15-minutes max shower time. I also have to force myself to follow the strict washing of the hair, body, and feet only one time each. I have also OCD which compells me to want to wash in a ritual type way too complicated system and leaves me exhausted to say the least.

I have for several years now beginning my shower with having clean towels in the reclining chair, and sleep area, and put the towels down on seat of it and back of the chair and do not attempt never could work anyway, dressing and completely drying in the bathroom. I have all ready for the shower ahead of time.

One big help I have found in drying off the body after the shower is an article I was reading a few years ago saying that a Terry Cloth Robe soon out of the shower can really help in the absorbsion of excess water and reduce the time it takes to dry off from the shower and have been following that every time I shower to drip a bit and then on with the robe and to the chair where I keep my hygeine supplies and have my clothes laid out before hand and anything else I may need between post shower and leaving the apartment.

The robe has really helped me alot, also says good idea for those who suffer from breathing problems also.

I am glad to know I am not alone in the shower situation and the struggle in doing so.

take care and have a good day krzyk101