The Menopausal Minute

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I Took a Hot Shower Instead of Doomscrolling

Instant Turn-On

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS
Oct 02, 2025
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Last night, I almost spiraled into my usual routine: scroll the news, scroll social media, scroll until I’m drained and tense. But instead, I slipped into the shower, turned the water hot, and let the steam wrap around me.

a close up of a shower head with water coming out of it
Photo by Ginger Hendee on Unsplash

Within minutes, something shifted. My chest loosened. My jaw unclenched. I caught myself humming.

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