Hang in there honey and i do relate to doing hair and just a shower its alot of work when in pain and SSI is so slow trust from experience. I hate dealing with them, Good luck and relax. Love Lisa

I too can relate to the showering and hair washing...a major accomplishment for me every time. And never seem to be able to wash my hair AND shave on the same day. Having a seat in my shower is helpful.
Hugs to you!!!

I can relate too. I showed everyday but washing and drying my hair is another thing altogether. I rely on dry shampoo a lot. Take care.

Two thumbs up for you!

Sometimes it is the little things that we need to celebrate. So, congratulations!

Showers are so draining for me, but I try and force one at least every other day.

Being a male with short and somewhat thinned hair, washing it is pretty easy ;)

I hope you feel better soon!

I can unfortunately relate. I used to have long hair, to about the middle of my back. But it's very curly, tough to take care of. I prefered how I looked with straight hair, so it was an adventure all on it's own to get my hair to look the way I wanted it too. It became too much. I had trouble washing it, never mind straightening it. So in the end, my hair always looked awful, frizzy, tangled and sometimes just plain dirty. I was tired and depressed that every time I looked in a mirror, I looked awful. So I cut it all off. I tied it up, lopped off my ponytail, then took my hair clipper, and buzzed it to number 6. It's too short to curl now, and a piece of cake to care for. It took me a little while to get used to it, but I finally have, and I like it. My friends tell me it kinda makes me look like a pixie. I can live with that :-)

Hang in there, and good for you getting the shower! And yikes,hair washing... I usually lie down and rest after a shower.

GOod luck with SSDI,
Hugs,
Leo

Thx everyone.But fibro fog and pain messed up 3 1/2 weeks until new dr. OUCH.Just callled to see if i can get in sooner ,as of now no.I hope i can make it.THE PAIN>

I wasn't a member, just reading different posts...when I read yours I breathed a big sigh of relief and joined. I keep feeling like it's my fault, I'm just weak and need to 'get my act together' because I'm exhausted and in pain all the time. I didn't think there was anyone who'd understand some days, I just can't. I thank all of you for being here and being honest about what you go through. :) Jan

I didnt even shower yesterday to much pain so proud at least you got that much done.

I'm with you and good job! I work full time but not anything physical so I shower every other day but have to at least wet and fix my hair every day because my CPAP really gives me some wild bed head. I have to say I really look forward to the "just hair" days. My big issue with getting ready is that I get so hot that I have to put my make up on in the car with A/C on full blast even in the winter. Live in Texas so winter isn't that cold. The things we have to deal with... sheesh! But at least I'm still able to work. Blessings and hugs to all...Bonnie.

OMG, yes yes and yes to all. So congrats for sure!
I definitely have had the worst time with hair especially because it gets so long between cuts. Every day bath or every other day shower because I'm not outside. But thank you Bunny for the "too hot" to put make up on!! On days I'm headed out, I have to start 3 hours in advance to cool down from blow drying hair and rest after shower and hair. I just had to get a new hairdresser. Old one used to come to my house. So I've decided to dye at home and go to nice salon for a shorter cut now. (remember, I'm the one that laid down in the back of the salon because I almost fainted trying to get hair colored at salon a month ago)

I'm also looking into getting permanent makeup.

I totally understand. Lately I can shower and do hair once a week. I use a dry shampoo if I am not able to wash my hair. It works pretty good. This is the time of year when I usually struggle with multiple health issues that are triggered from pollen allergies. I hope you are able to get relief and that your Dr appointment goes well.