sociologygeek wrote:
greenbank wrote:
I agree with you all incontinence is just not fair all the diaper changing hygiene measures and keeping up with supplies is quite exhausting even after over 30 years. What makes me angry at times is that all could have been avoided. Sorry for venting
Greenbank
Avoided? How so? Forgive me, but I'm not familar with your history?
My journey started over 30 years ago when I was a teenager when I had an acute appendicitis that was diagnosed far too late yes my life was saved just but the resulting damage combined with sepsis permanently damaged my bladder to the extent that I am incontinent. It was hard for me to accept the dramatic change in my life that was not my fault. From a happy teenager one day to being one who had to wear diapers 24/7. The education I went through at the time learning how to change my diapers making lots of mistakes and leaking everywhere really made me angry and frustrated. Having a good hygiene routine was really exhausting at first and UTI’s focus my mind to be fastidiously aware of cleaning. I eventually learned to accept cards life had given to just get on with it took me a while to reach this acceptance point but when it arrived was so liberating. Yes the constant changes, re-supply stress, enhanced hygiene, constant bladder diary recording etc. are a pain but the alternative is much worse. I have a range of different types of diapers, plastic pants, creams for different situations. Yes I have incontinence but incontinence does not have me and I have a normal as possible life. I am thankful that I am alive though but do have periods of feeling angry about my situation.
Greenbank