I’m curious, does anybody else sit down in the shower. (That’s right not a typo. Sitters, not shitters)
This started for me when I was younger, usually when I was nursing a gnarly hangover. The warm water beating down on me was a solace and sitting just made it feel all the more comforting. Though I’m sure it’s not the most hygienic.
Over the years, it’s evolved into a ritual, now my preferred way to unwind and relax. So much so, I’m building a concrete bench seat in the shower, with a custom shower head above it, as part of our bathroom renovations. (Similar to the pic)
I’m curious if anyone else has a similar routine. Do you find it therapeutic too? Any particular reason why you started?
- das ( @das@lemellem.dasonic.xyz ) 8•1 year ago
Yeah I shi- Oh shower sitters. Uh yeah I sit in the shower sometimes, when life is just hard.
- smoll_pp_operator ( @smoll_pp_operator@vlemmy.net ) 8•1 year ago
When my nerve pain rose to the point that I lost the use of my leg, I invested in a shower chair.
Now that I’m rehabilitated, I still use the shower chair because it’s absolutely delightful to just chill with good posture in the warm shower.
- Sideone ( @sideone@sideone.co.uk ) 1•1 year ago
I broke my hip and was touch-weight bearing for nine months. The NHS provided a shower stool but after a few months I just hopped into the shower, I found standing on one leg preferrable to sitting down.
- MrBobDobalina ( @MrBobDobalina@beehaw.org ) 1•1 year ago
Hopping on one leg in the shower sounds like a great way to break a hip… Again
- Gormadt ( @Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 7•1 year ago
Sometimes when everything gets too overwhelming I’ll sit in the shower
It’s relaxing but I lose track of time pretty easy and the amount of hot water I have is pretty limited
I get about 40min in winter before it runs out.
- Gormadt ( @Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 2•1 year ago
Oh man, at my apartment I get about 12-15 minutes over the year.
It blows
Time to move haha.
- B_Minus_Student ( @B_Minus_Student@reddthat.com ) 5•1 year ago
Yeah, I do it occasionally. Bad headache or hangover. That’ll usually do the trick.
- loopy ( @loopy@vlemmy.net ) 5•1 year ago
I had an ex-gf that would sit down for showers when possible, and sometimes fall asleep lol
Me too haha
- potatobro7 ( @potatobro7@lemmy.fmhy.ml ) 4•1 year ago
Only when I need a good cry
Been there ✌️💛
- DigitalAudio ( @DigitalAudio@sopuli.xyz ) 4•1 year ago
I used to do it a lot, but now that I share my shower with my roommate, I think it’s kind of gross, so I stopped. But it was nice, I really enjoyed it, especially with some good music.
I also did it while I was in Japan, since the bathroom layouts over there allow for showering while sitting and then simmering in the bath tub.
- oʍʇǝuoǝnu ( @nueonetwo@lemmy.ca ) 3•1 year ago
Generally only when I’m hungover.
- nomadwannabe ( @nomadwannabe@lemmy.ca ) 3•1 year ago
Yes. Often. I love it, it feels…. Safe? Same as you, started doing at as a part of the hangover ritual; now I do it a couple times a week. It’s relaxing. Head hanging down, warm water dripping down my nose. Comfy.
- end0fline ( @End0fLine@startrek.website ) 3•1 year ago
Sitting in the shower is my daily decompression ritual after work. I have no idea when it started but it usually leads me to waste a lot of water.
It’s not a waste. It’s medicine for your mental health.
- smellythief ( @smellythief@beehaw.org ) 3•1 year ago
For a second I thought you were looking for someone to keep an eye on your shower while you’re out of town.
- Obi ( @Obi@sopuli.xyz ) 2•1 year ago
Only when I’m sick, really.
- dotslashme ( @dotslashme@infosec.pub ) 2•1 year ago
Yup, it’s like meditation for me. Helps me unwind.
- becomingstrangely ( @becomingstrangely@vlemmy.net ) 2•1 year ago
Best way to unwind. Best way to get over a headache or hangover. I like to go from as hot as I can handle down to as cold as I can handle & alternate for as long as I feel I need. Magic.
Yeh. I get horrible migraines. A few a month. Definitely plays a big role in that behaviour too.
I always try to finish on the cold. Seems to be better. But I hate being cold.
I recently bought one of those gel skull ice pack things. Actually really helpful.
Or freezing cold can of coke and 3 aspirin.
- fujiwara ( @chika@vlemmy.net ) 2•1 year ago
The place I moved into recently has a seat built into the shower.