humiliated

[goatgal]

So much for how I planned to spend my day. MS has once again absolutely humiliated and humbled me. There I was, happily showering, anticipating a productive day...when without warning or any sort of signal, I see brown stuff on the shower floor and realize what happened. I washed everything down, but now I need to go back with Clorox to swab the decks. This hasn't happened often, once before in another home on a tile floor where I slipped in my own shit, spun going down, hit my face on the bathroom door frame and broke my glasses. I hate MS! At least, this time, I don't have to shower again.

[Amore55]

Well. I can only imagine that if it had to happen, you were in the correct place. I’m sure that is not much comfort to you, but I believe that at some point it will happen to us all. I’m glad to hear from you. Each day I keep thinking that I must email you and somehow the day slips away again without doing it. My apologies for not being in touch sooner. I think of you so often and send you my best thoughts. But that is not the same as reaching out and saying hello. Many hugs to you and my love, my friend.

[falalalala]

Your timing's pretty good and I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself.

[NorasMom]

Just look at the sunny side of it. Much better than if it had waited until you were OUT of the tub and drying off. You're still one of my heroes.

[hairbrain4]

Glad you didn't fall and that you were already in the shower. If it has to happen you couldn't ask for a better pkace.🥰

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Not at all what you were expecting but I am relieved that it wasn’t any more serious, goatgal . I abhor ‘ms’ as well!

[Helpmeup]

So sorry you had to deal with that, but as everyone else said, at least you were in the shower when it happened. Glad you didn't fall. What a start to your day! Agreed - M.S. is one nasty beast! 🤗

[Raingrrl]

M.S. is the gift that keeps on giving! Sorry this happened to you.

[Cwright170994]

That sounds like that really takes all your energy out of you, to go and have to clean and disinfect stuff! 😢I know, at some point last year, I was having a shower and slipped when I was washing the soles of my feet. Our shower is above our bath, so thankfully I didn't hurt anything apart from my ego. My husband heard it, came running into the bathroom, helped me up and to our bedroom to get changed into my pj's. He came out with a funny line, "I know you've gone head over heels for me, but you don't have to go arse over tit." That line made me laugh so much I was squeaking! If I drop something, I'll just say, "bye X," before picking it back up. Its usually my phone or my walking stick, falling over after I stood it up against a wall.

If you can see the funny side of what happens, you'll be miserable. The easiest way, I've found, is using a swear word. In your case, I'd go for, "shit happens," or, "shit happened." But, that's my coping mechanism, and so I don't know how you could change that and get yourself into a better mood.

[goatgal]

To everyone who responded with understanding, THANK YOU. There's a bright side! The shower is absolutely sparkling: it's a walk-in shower with tiled walls. The glass doors, floor, non-slip mat, even the walls and grab bars are as clean as can be (and truthfully, it probably all needed doing anyway).

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to goatgal]

You have a way of seeing the good, goatgal ! Thank you 🤗

[bxrmom]

So sorry this happened to you goatgal . At least you were in a good place for it to happen and you didn't need to reshower. MS can be a real pain in the butt sometimes.

[CatsandCars]

I'm so sorry, goatgal. It's such an indignity. I hope it doesn't happen again, and that the feeling of being humiliated and frustrated will ease for you. 🩵

[mrsmike9]

You are lucky! I had a "spill over" once in a public place as I was rushing to their bathroom! It took forever to clean myself up and then clean their bathroom! When I finally came out there was this Very long line waiting to go in! How embarrassing. 😳

[Tazmanian]

Sorry

[Cutefreckles72]

Sorry it happen. At least you were at home. It happened to me while I was in the hospital and two of my doctors walked in while I was trying to make it to the bathroom. Just a little bit hit the floor, but I was soooo embarrassed. 🫢 MS can make you move slow.

[mm1527mm]

Sorry you had to deal with this but glad you are ok

[stepsforNeeC]

We all hate it; you are not alone! Be encouraged, we’re here for you and be careful my friend. Blessings and Peace. NeeC❤️

[Goldilockssearching]

🤦🏼‍♀️

[Mollyabigail]

Bless your heart. It's humiliating, no doubt. At least you were not hurt. The bladder & bowel thing is the hardest part to accept (to me anyway).

[PWilli]

I think MS is just a shitty disease. I’m 61 and 2 years ago started having occasional bowel accidents. My MS neuro said that sometimes happens when you get older. I should have asked her how many times it’s happened to her since she was older than me! I found a new neurologist!