I totally understand what u are doing... i do it to i get a total rush from it. I have to o it at least once a day. If i am really upset or angry i take more then one shower a day. I turned the water heater all the way up. Its getting worst drs took me off said i am to young to be on meds only paxil. I cant stop. Its like a way to help wirh stress and to cause myself pain. I am a 29 year old female.Do u get a rush from it to.? Do u feel like somethinf its not hor enough want something else to work better? How long u been shower burning? Sorry for commenting on ur post about me. I just thouggt i was the only shower burner.