How to Rise & Shine: Hygiene and All-day Comfort
In this second installment of our series, we'll focus on practicing hygiene and ensuring all-day comfort for individuals with sensory challenges and chronic illnesses. By making small adjustments to our routines and embracing soft and supportive clothing and accessories, we can nurture our sensitive bodies and conserve energy. Basic Hygiene In the first post of the Rise & Shine series, we addressed dental care, which is the bare minimum you must do to preserve your health during a flareup. Here, we explore basic hygiene for the rest of the body. Showering can be challenging for spoonies with pain syndromes. Even if it doesn’t hurt, a full shower can be exhausting for someone with limited spoons. Prioritize your energy by assessing your responsibilities and deciding if a full shower is feasible. If a full shower is not manageable due to pain, energy, or time constraints, focus on washing your hands, face, armpits, and genitals, in that order. Use a clean washcloth and gentle h...