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Not being able to change clothing.

NAS80428

I was wondering if there is anybody out there who struggles to change their clothing and wears the same items over and over again. Even when they go in to holes. As this is a huge problem for me and stops me living a full and enjoyable life.

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  • Before my falls I  wore a t shirt and elasticated  trousers with braces. Now I wear a t shirt with jogging bottoms. My stepdaughter gets my clothes. I change my t shirt everyday and my jogging bottoms every 2 days. Mondays and Thursdays are the days I wash my clothes.

  • in reply to Deleted User

    This reminds me of a side-issue I have with regard clothing. I can't usually bear to wear anything that doesn't cover everything except my hands and neck up. I only ever wear long trousers and long sleeve shirts/long sleeve t-shirts, or jumpers or hoodies. Certainly when out, and about 99% of the time indoors as well. My lounging about 'scruffs' are jogging bottoms or pyjama-style 'lounge pants' and again something long-sleeved. Same for bedtime attire. I don't like the discomfort (both sensation wise and having to show more of my awfulness than necessary) of uncovered skin except where absolutely necessary. And I feel the cold too easily - I'm often amazed at how many people can wear so little even in winter with no apparent discomfort at all.

  • in reply to Shardovan

    I managed to go to Millets today and buy some shorts and t-shirts with the help of a support worker from the Independence Trust. Not 100% about them, but this is step in the right direction i hope!

  • in reply to NAS80428

    Sorry to hear that. At least the hardest bits done - picking the stuff, and then you can change the size. But I know it feels like a slog to do when you thought you’d completed an already far from joyous task. 

  • in reply to Shardovan

    I've got the clothes home and realised they don't fit me. So taking them back in the morning. Feel very upset with myself. :-(

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  • in reply to NAS80428

    Sorry to hear that. At least the hardest bits done - picking the stuff, and then you can change the size. But I know it feels like a slog to do when you thought you’d completed an already far from joyous task.