What a wonderful idea, Sarahblue. I too struggle with showering. I don't know why. I used to shower everyday, especially when I was working. But since my bipolar has become so severe, showering has become such an effort and very unpleasant. When depressed, the shower feels like needles on my skin and the whole pre and post process borders on overwhelming. When hypomanic I sometimes enjoy the tingly feel of the water but I have to overcome other distractions to get myself in there. When normal or close to it, the whole process is such a chore and unpleasant. There are so many more interesting things to do. But a radio in the bathroom would be a pleasant distraction to make getting in the shower a more enjoyable process no matter where I am on the mood scale. I have to try that. 3 times a week just isn't enough. It's good to know it's not just me. But why do we struggle with this at all? I can understand if we are moderately to severely depressed, but other than that why? Thanks for sharing so freely everyone. And sarahblue, thanks for the idea.