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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?

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[–] das@lemellem.dasonic.xyz 8 points 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@vlemmy.net 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.co.uk 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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 1 points 1 year ago

Hopping on one leg in the shower sounds like a great way to break a hip... Again

[–] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] LachlanUnchained@lemmyunchained.net 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I get about 40min in winter before it runs out.

[–] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh man, at my apartment I get about 12-15 minutes over the year.

It blows

Time to move haha.

[–] loopy@vlemmy.net 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had an ex-gf that would sit down for showers when possible, and sometimes fall asleep lol

Yeah, I do it occasionally. Bad headache or hangover. That'll usually do the trick.

[–] DigitalAudio@sopuli.xyz 4 points 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.

[–] potatobro7@lemmy.fmhy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Only when I need a good cry

Been there βœŒοΈπŸ’›

[–] nueonetwo@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Generally only when I'm hungover.

[–] nomadwannabe@lemmy.ca 3 points 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@startrek.website 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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 3 points 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@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Only when I'm sick, really.

[–] chika@vlemmy.net 2 points 1 year ago

The place I moved into recently has a seat built into the shower.

[–] becomingstrangely@vlemmy.net 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] LachlanUnchained@lemmyunchained.net 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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.

[–] NettoHikari@social.fossware.space 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I always sit down in the shower. Always. Pretty good feeling. In fact, I just did it, 5-10 minutes ago.

[–] LachlanUnchained@lemmyunchained.net 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m doing it right now. πŸ’›

[–] NettoHikari@social.fossware.space 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Lemmy-ing in the shower? Good one.

[–] dotslashme@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago

Yup, it's like meditation for me. Helps me unwind.

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In the gym the shower has a seat. It's so nice to sit in and relax.

However my home shower is way to small for a seat.

Maybe you need to work on your flexibility at that gym haha. πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ

[–] davidauz@feddit.it 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

AFAIK people in Japan shower sitting, maybe other nations as well

You can add Australia to that list πŸ‘

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Sure, best way to cry in the shower is in a heap in the tub.

[–] VinesNFluff@pawb.social 1 points 1 year ago

There are dozens of us! Dozens!

I just sit right on the bathroom floor. Don't even care. I'm the one who cleans that bathroom, I know that shits clean, yanno?

I would but I don't think I'll fit on the floor in a sitting position. Our shower is too small

[–] Toothpickjim@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Both my knees need replacing and my left hip is shot at too I have a shower seat so that I can shower when they hurt. I do find it's relaxing and many a time I've been close to falling asleep

I’ve fallen asleep too often. I always worry I’d drown. But hasn’t happened yet. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

[–] Spitfire@pawb.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I haven’t done it in a while but when I did it was a way to relax and unwind a bit.

Now though I haven’t had the luxury of time to do so.

[–] LachlanUnchained@lemmyunchained.net 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I recommend taking a moment to do it today ! Give yourself the pleasure.

[–] Spitfire@pawb.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’d love to, but I don’t have the time to do so in my morning shower. If I tried I’d be late to work.

Add in an evening shower before sleep to unwind.

[–] klieg2323@lemmy.piperservers.net 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, but it's a rare ocfurance for me. I want to keep it special

[–] Vlaxtocia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If I'm sitting in the shower I'm probably in a depression spiral

:(

Try it when your feeling good. βœŒοΈπŸ’›

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