Self-care does not look the same for everyone. What one person enjoys may not be another person’s idea of relaxation. Some people love getting their nails done, while others find comfort in a warm shower, a quiet moment, or a simple daily routine.
In this video, Adeline shares her personal approach to self-care and explains why it is important to recognize what makes us feel comfortable, relaxed, and cared for.
Through a simple example involving personal care, she reminds us that we all have different preferences. She also opens up about some of the adjustments she has made to her shower environment to help accommodate her experiences with derealization.
🚿 Self-Care Starts With Knowing What You Enjoy
Adeline explains that people have different preferences when it comes to personal care.
Some people do not particularly enjoy taking showers. Others love visiting a manicurist and getting their nails done.
Adeline, however, loves taking showers. She enjoys the warmth of the water, the soap, the different scents, the steam, and the overall experience.
For her, a hot shower is something she genuinely looks forward to.
This simple example highlights an important part of self-care: You do not have to enjoy the same activities as everyone else to take good care of yourself.
Self-care is personal. It can be something that helps you relax, makes you feel refreshed, or simply brings a little enjoyment into your day.
🧠 Adapting Personal Care After Brain Injury
Adeline also shares that she experiences periods of derealization. Because of this, she has made adjustments to her shower environment.
She mentions having grab bars and chairs in her shower area to help make the space more manageable and reduce the risk of falling.
These adjustments are part of how she adapts her environment to her individual needs.
Living with a brain injury can mean reconsidering everyday activities that other people might take for granted. Something as ordinary as taking a shower may require additional planning, support, or modifications.
Adeline’s experience reminds us that adapting our surroundings is not a sign of weakness. It is one way of recognizing our needs and making everyday routines more manageable.
🐕 The Comfort of Having Her Service Dog Nearby
Another personal detail Adeline shares is that her service dog sits just outside the shower door while she showers.
She explains that this is important because she can experience periods of derealization.
Having her service dog nearby is part of the support she has incorporated into her routine.
This also reminds us that support can take different forms. For some people, it may involve a service animal. For others, it may mean having accessibility equipment, assistance from a caregiver, or a more suitable home environment.
The important thing is identifying what support is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
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Adeline’s example reminds us that self-care is not about following a perfect routine or copying what works for someone else.
It is about understanding your own needs and finding ways to care for yourself that feel comfortable and manageable.
For someone living with a brain injury, this may involve adapting everyday activities, making the home environment more accessible, or accepting additional support.
You might enjoy a warm shower, listening to music, spending time with your pet, or simply taking a few quiet moments for yourself.
There is no single correct way to practice self-care.
Give yourself permission to discover what makes you feel cared for. Your needs, preferences, and routines are allowed to be different. 💗
💬 We’d Love to Hear From You
What does self-care look like for you?
Is it taking a relaxing shower, getting your nails done, spending time with your pet, or enjoying a quiet moment?
Share your favorite self-care activity in the comments. Your idea might inspire someone else to find a little more comfort in their daily routine. 💗
🎥 Watch the Video
Watch Adeline share her personal approach to self-care, how she adapts her shower environment, and why finding what works for you matters.
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