How I Pee in Bed at Night Without Getting Up!

When you have a spinal cord injury, you don't get a break from having to manage you bladder, even at night. I wake up at least twice a night to pee and the last thing I want to do is transfer out of bed and go into the bathroom to do it!
I have pretty much always peed in bed using cheap gladware containers.
In this video I walk you through how I pee in bed at night without getting up. It's a lifesaver for my quality of sleep!
Not complicated or pretty but real!
Watch my other pee videos:
How I Pee in My Car
• How I Pee In my Car
How I Pee from my Wheelchair
• How I PEE ANYWHERE wit...
How to Pee Independently as a Quadriplegic
• How To Pee from A Whee...
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[@rowanmulvey8632]

As a nurse, I can't tell you how empowering and reassuring this is to people who have recently been paralyzed and are struggling to imagine how to deal with every day life. Your efforts are pur gold to so many people in need. Bless you.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I hope so!

[@richardweaver832]

👍

[@scallaghan2118]

I came across your video by chance. I'm so impressed with your matter of fact manner and attitude to a reality of life that many people deal with behind closed doors. I don't think a lot of us are aware enough of the difficulties people with impaired abilities deal with just to navigate everyday life. Good for you for bringing this out in the open, and wishing you a happy life!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@scallaghan2118 Thanks for stopping by and watching!

[@kimlittleton4943]

Agree100% i was going to say pretty much same thing. Empowerment is KEY. I love being a nurse. However I have never been "in your shoes" so to speak. I learn more from patients who have been dealing with long term illness or conditions from the patient than I could EVER read in a book. This is super helpful for other folks trying to deal with life changing events, and super helpful for caregivers to educate "us" on ways to help educate our patients. Thank you so very very much for sharing.

[@jefferyneedham1581]

Young lady I am a disabled Marine and I have had multiple spinal injuries and multiple surgeries although I am fortunate not to be paralyzed and needing to have to use this I want to commend you on your courage and I respect what you are doing. I wish you much happiness and keep doing what you are doing. Thank you and God bless

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you!

[@dorriennorth5317]

Jeff, sorry you, like so many in America, Germany, Brittian and some other countries suffer the wounds caused by wars..... These wars are promoted by the so called elite who want, and are getting it, world control and power..... SO, did you, like so many injured and dead military go through all this to save your country?...... NO! you all went through hell for the rich man's pockets....( I wish people would wake up.... I too am incumbered and know what this young pretty girl and other brave souls are going through.... STAND UP STAY STRONG!... Good luck to you sounds so hollow... I wish you well friend....

[@jefferyneedham1581]

Thank you all for sharing your stories because it takes us all to let others know that we aren't alone. God bless you all and keep up the fight.

[@nadinefroderman157]

I thank you for your service, Mr. Needham.

[@itsssspete]

Wouldn’t you be decommissioned?

[@justaninja1]

Omg, I have new appreciation for my legs. I'm never gonna complain about getting up to pee in the middle of the night again. Thank you for sharing 🙏🙏

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome!

[@ravenbaa7989]

Do u need too

[@florencesmith5249]

@@EmpoweredPara xxx

[@koicaine1230]

Same! I needed to see this because I have taken life for granted lately.

[@tombrien201]

What amazing courage you have to share such a personal video which will help so many other disabled people to achieve what you have been able to do so effortlessly. You should be well proud of yourself.

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

Absolutely. What a courageous, beautiful young woman she is! A true inspiration.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! I am pretty proud of myself actually lol.

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

@@EmpoweredPara And you should be. Best wishes from (far-away) South Africa. 😘

[@ptaylor4923]

You are great to share your life with people who are completely ignorant of these things.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@wadeduroy8066]

I appreciate how you are comfortable sharing your reality with the world. My wife is wheelchair bound but can't use her arms to control anything but the basic of movements, she has to move the wheel chair with her legs. Lately she has been getting up more frequently to pee at night and it is taking her much longer to empty her bladder. She wears adult diapers to bed but can't force her bladder to empty while wearing them so has to go through the ritual of getting out of bed into and out of her wheel chair. She still has the use of her legs to get up in the bed or onto the toilet but if she is really weak I have to help her do most of it. Sometimes in a public venue, she has to rely on the kindness of strangers to help her if I can't go in with her. The two of us can sometimes get pretty worn out just getting through the day. Thank God for hospice!

[@irenedavo3768]

What Country are you in?

[@irenedavo3768]

Good Husband!

[@jacquelinewubbena6604]

How would one know if a disabled person needed help and when should one offer help? If i saw someone similar to your wife I would offer assistance. What is the proper way to do so?

[@clairesavage993]

@@jacquelinewubbena6604 Great question my dear. Speaking as a quadriplegic my advice is simply offer in case the person need's-without being pushy. I'm sure the person will truly appreciate it :)

[@margaretdiannehancock5670]

Is it possible to use a disabled toilet? Thy are roomy, usually clean, with handrails and a basin and some have a shower if needed.

[@jessicatrombley8185]

As a nurse I commend you for sharing your excellent skills and helping so many people who are disabled. You have done this with such grace and in a very positive manner. Thank you so much and God Bless you! You are such a lovely and amazing young lady, your parents and all who see you will be so very proud of you!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! I hope they are proud!

[@rockyv180]

Nothing gross about it. It's all natural. You're an inspiration.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks ❤️

[@chessc.3407]

Kuddos for that comment, yes let’s normalize body funtions. I have other health issues and thankfully I’m also able to do things without feeling like I’m gross. I’m glad she is showing others in the same situation how to make things easier.

[@OOBEJuanKenobi]

@@EmpoweredPara I am not disabled, but I actually keep a water jug in my room to pee in it so I don’t have to use the restroom at night. I use rubbing alcohol to sanitize my hands 🙌 after… Is that wrong??? It feels so lazy, but also so easy… Obviously I am a guy lol.

[@giggitygiggitygiggity]

@@chessc.3407 “let’s normalize bodily functions” ah yes let’s burp and fart everywhere

[@michellegarry1872]

A reminder to everyone in KZbin land and elsewhere: When you think of all the “things” you don’t have, think of ALL the things you could have but don’t. And to the lovely star of this video, I commend your brave heart for sharing with others in hopes of helping their situation.

[@vantabulouslife5704]

brilliant, we able bodied people take this action for granted without giving a thought to those less able. Thank you for sharing something so personal, very brave and well done. I hope this helps a lot of others in the same situation x

[@EmpoweredPara]

I totally took all of this for granted before I was paralyzed! It's natural. We only know what we live and that's the beauty of life! diverse perspectives and experiences!

[@terryrose6208]

At seventy one I've lived a fairly full life and with very few exceptions I've always been able to take care of myself. Nothing special about that. Still, I feel very blessed. You are a true inspiration. You are not asking for anything but are educating and helping all those who watch your videos. God bless.

[@kaymarl650]

I’ve been self cathetorising for 38 years, due to being born with spina bifida aculta, and having gone through failed spinal surgery, I’m now 65 and consider myself to be very lucky I have full use of all my limbs. I just wanted to say how amazing you are, to be sharing your daily life and educating others on how we can live ‘normal’ lives. I look forward for to watching more of your videos.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Welcome! So glad to have you part of my community!

[@proskuryak]

guys thank you so much for existing. you are amazing and you are very important to me. it’s so good that you’re doing all this publicly, it’s so inspiring and genuine and good-hearted. we have very different lives and we have very different bodies and countries and stories and ages but i’m so glad that i know something about you and this warms me up from the inside to live on

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@proskuryak we are all in this together!

[@nikkithompson2647]

I have SB myelomeningocele! I’m 39.

[@maddogskip4149]

Seeing this is just a reminder of how much I am unaware of what others go through on a daily basis. Bless you and may God watch over you. Thank you for being so open!

[@EmpoweredPara]

We're all unaware of the things people live with. Just how it is lol. I am ignorant about so many things. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and learn a little of what my life is like!

[@dianee7778]

Hi! I’m a certified home health aide and I love finding different ways to help my patients. It’s nice to know of different options to try for them. I always let my patients try to do things for themselves because that’s always the best way to help with their independence so thank you for sharing!

[@EmpoweredPara]

No problem! I had to figure out my own way to do everything and I think just doing it is the best way to learn. I have not always been happy to struggle at first while i figure things out but it pays off in the end!

[@drmikee]

OMG. I just accidentally found your video. I'm a 73 YO male doctor, and I have had enlarged prostate for about twenty years now, and have always felt like its such a pain in the butt that I pee real slowly, and have to go real BAD, (not just in the night, but anytime) if I have even a teensy bit of urine in my bladder. I have never even thought about how lucky I am, that I can just get up and go, even if it takes five minutes to make a quarter cup, sometimes. That you don't have the luxury I have of being totally mobile, and yet are so (at least apparently) well adjusted to how you do stuff for yourself, makes me embarrassed that I could think I have it hard. G-d bless you, for your attitude, and for sharing.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Well we all have our struggles and peeing a lot at night sucks no matter what lol. Best always to focus on what we can control and not what pisses us off lol. Glad you enjoyed my video!

[@Landis_Grant]

I also have an enlarged prostate and I take 5 mg of Proscar (Finasteride) every day to go much less often to pee.

[@richardweaver832]

Hey doc, you ever consider getting a supra public ? I am a T-12 L-1 in-complete para. The best thing I ever did for my self was was get one plus a colostomy, now I'm a 2 bagger but without all the complications of involuntary bowel movements and UTI's from intermediate cathitorisations.

[@jayindranigovender8077]

@@richardweaver832 3 the

[@rorystorm4284]

Just curious doc, what kind of treatment have you gotten for your BPH?

[@KevinAClassA]

You are a very blessed woman, you had the courage of taking this to YT. I had a TBI (Traumatic brain injury) when I was in the Marines and that led to an Aneurism with 3 stroke and complete failure to my right side, even took my right vision and my hearing. It's day to day but some people take handicap folks for granted. Not knowing what we can and will overcome, they will never understand. God Bless

[@EmpoweredPara]

❤️

[@KevinAClassA]

@Ernest SEMPER FI Brother ! 84-97

[@richardweaver832]

Semper fi brother, how right you are.👍1967

[@tomgluth4254]

You are a brave and beautiful young woman. I am so glad you are so positive and making life happen instead of just letting it get you down. Admirable and outstanding !! It took strength to share with folks this part of your daily routine.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! Changing lives one inappropriate video at a time lol

[@marypevitt174]

You are wonderful, I was completely ignorant of the trouble you have to go just to pee, thank you for making me understand how simple things in life is much harder and longer to do, 💖🙏your life gets better and happier with each day

[@legary2007]

Thank you SO much for being so open and educational about this. I currently am fighting bladder cancer and the thought of eventually having to catheterize myself has been a subject of trepidation for me...this video has helped me know that it's doable and you've presented here a method that I think is similar to where I may end up eventually. THANK you!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@EmpoweredPara]

It's super intimidating at first but you'll get it if the times comes that it's necessary! Just takes practice!

[@patjennings3760]

I’m having to do isc because of bladder tumour. It was daunting at first thinking I could never do it but 3 weeks on I’m finding it better every day. Nothing to worry about 🥰

[@richardweaver832]

Hey girl your a real inspiration to the gimp world. I'm a T-12 L-1 incomplete para from a car accident. I'm 75 now and have been a gimp since 1984. I saw a video about 20 years ago regarding what your video is about except for men. It changed my life. I used to do intermittent catheterization but got too many UTI,s. Love your video your the REAL DEAL and an INSPIRATION to us all.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! Means a lot that a veteran gimp thinks I'm doing something important:)

[@richardweaver832]

@@EmpoweredPara 👍

[@Schatzie301]

As a nurse as well as others here, I can’t tell you how much I admire you for making these videos. I’m sure they are a lifesaver for so many. You are an inspiration in how you cope with these challenges.

[@georgebatson5705]

This is something I have never thought about I'm amazed to see how people deal with these challenges thank you for educating me

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome!

[@jackwalker3582]

Bless you for sharing your very personal information. You have learned to be independent and sharing your knowledge will help the recently "misabled" folks see how it is possible to cope. I am a double AK amputee (Vietnam 1971) and I never wanted to ask for help. As I grew old , all the things that came easy for not having legs in my way became harder and harder. I still am able to do much around the house, but my 19 YO grandson checks in every few day and he always asks what I need him to do. He loves his "Pop" Grandfather. I am very lucky to have a still teenager that helps me. Maybe I should do a video to answer some of the questions I get from curious kids before their parents makes them HUSH. I will always try to answer the children as best I can without traumatizing them, :) Gee mister are you sitting on your legs? How do you put your pants on?, Does it hurt?, Are you married?, Is your wife disabled?, Do you have ant children?, Do you have a car?, How do you drive without any legs,. And on and on. But I really don't mind because I love children and make an effort to be friendly and open with them, because they mean me no harm. I am their ambassador for disabled people. Thanks again, jlw

[@EmpoweredPara]

Definitely make a video! people are always curious! Plus I love your attitude and perspective on being an ambassador for children!

[@danieltwomey2271]

The very best of luck to you

[@albs1957]

Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice.

[@rowanmulvey8632]

I truly believe that answering those questions that children have tears down the walls to build a ramp!

[@richardweaver832]

Hey Jack, I too am a Nam Vet, you were year 1971, and I was 1o67. Your lucky to have a grandson who is caring, I go to the VA and realize how fortunate I am to just be paralyzed after I see other Vets who are much worse off than myself. I"m proud to have shared this little tidbit with you. Who knows maybe we rubbed shoulders once..👍

[@Mattnoble80]

You really explained the whole process so well. I showed my brother, he is paraplegic and he said he wishes he had the courage to do something like this

[@EmpoweredPara]

It gets easier and you get braver over time! Tell him I said to go for it! We need more people in wheelchairs on KZbin!

[@Mattnoble80]

@@EmpoweredPara thanks for the reply, I will show him this and hope that’s enough to build his confidence

[@jilllangman9343]

There is a product called a “she wee”. which might be even easier, unless the catheter is a necessary device. It’s a shaped cup with a tube attached. The tube could be as long as you need and could go outside the bedclothes into a container on the floor or under the bed. Cleaning up and emptying might not be so discreet though. I dont know how you came into my feed but l watched out of curiosity and will watch again. Thankyou for being so generous and brave to share your technique so openly. Respect to you from Australia. 🌈🐨

[@maryevelyn3059]

I had thought about that device also. She is so brave and beautiful! Admire her so much! ❤

[@rogerfausto6256]

Your zest for life and upbeat attitude is the only thing I watched this for.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Well thanks for stopping by!

[@existentialcrisis5413]

It’s incredibly inspiring having someone talk about an experience like this so confidently and shamelessly. It’s a wonderful trait. Thank you.

[@EmpoweredPara]

My pleasure! I just a TMI expert lol

[@artXXooXXooX2]

THANK YOU BEYOND WORDS. YOU HAVE GIVEN ME MORE INSIGHT IN 10 MINUTES THAN I Have known about this process during my whole life. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Happy to educate!

[@terrycarlisle1675]

Some people have no idea how exact you must be, and you describe it beautifully. Thank you for sharing just one of the obstacles that a handicapped person must conquer. We take so much for granted. You are a beautiful soul!

[@WolfmanWoody]

What a beautiful and brave young woman you are. I have worked with disabled people and this is something that I never had to deal with so it's illuminating hearing you describe your process. I did work once with a paraplegic lady who use to call us with working legs 'Walkie-talkies' and she found it funny. But thank you for describing your amazing experiences.

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome! Walkie talkie is a cute nickname lol

[@resolutionarybeing1885]

Thank you to this wonderful, thoughtful, young woman and all the good people appreciating, commenting and supporting her bravery as she educates us all. Blessings to you all. From a seventy four year old senior.

[@TheDarcyhorn]

At 76, I am going to think twice before I complain about the simple things in life. Very inspiring video.

[@sarahgupton2552]

You have given me a new reality of what people with handicaps go through. It’s something that most people without handicaps don’t think about. Bless you. ❤🌹🌹

[@EmpoweredPara]

Happy to shed some light on this aspect of life for you!

[@strad.philippines]

Outstanding, have just subscribed to your channel. At 56 I can't believe I'm only now being educated on this. We need more people like you. RESPECT !

[@EmpoweredPara]

Hey we all live in out own worlds! There are so many things I don't know! Glad you are interested in learning more about my life!

[@sarahstrong7174]

We all want to know how to cope if we develop mobility difficulties or a friend does. Thankyou for sharing valuable, essential, information & making it clear & straightfoward. You are a good teacher.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Why thank you!

[@tonygodfrey7813]

What a helpful lady. So thankful that I was able to show my disabled friend.

[@EmpoweredPara]

happy to be a resource for your friend!

[@anitamoon9242]

You are obviously an amazingly strong person. Thank you so much for being able to open up and explain such a potentially embarassing part of your day to day life. It means so much for so many people who may be reluctant to actually voice such questions.

[@stevethirdcitymo6527]

Your honest vulnerability, paired with your confidence, is an inspiration. Keep up the good work.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@michaelbeaver4804]

Thanks for sharing, I don't work in our polytrauma/SCI ward but Each patient has a nurse here. Have a blessed day, I am sorry you are going thru this, but thankful you have found YOUR way.

[@westiepower2020]

A friend here who is paralyzed, when I told him I never thought of bowel and bladder being affected, told me “you don’t know what you don’t know”. Man, he is a wise dude!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Wise words lol! It's true!

[@westiepower2020]

@@EmpoweredPara Sorry I’m sooo far behind getting to comment. I watched all your videos first time on big screen TV where I can’t comment. Now I’m re-watching them on a PC and on an iPad where I can comment.

[@dorothyronan8220]

One of the kindest and most thoughtful videos I’ve ever watched. Well done, you’re a star xx

[@earthwerm]

Also it’s so cool how quickly you’re able to put in the catheter. I had one when I was giving birth to my son and it was so painful for me and took the nurse way longer than it took you to put it in. I was sore in that spot for a few months after too, I am amazed that you are so good at doing that and it doesn’t seem to bother you because you’re so skilled. That’s really amazing. I love seeing how independent you are in spite of your challenges. It makes me realize I could be doing so much more for myself and I make excuses when I really shouldn’t.

[@EmpoweredPara]

It took years of practice to get that fast!

[@bandini22221]

You're the bravest person I've met in a long, long time.

[@EmpoweredPara]

thanks ❤️

[@jewelleryaddict]

Thank you for your openness and honesty. All of us faced with any kind of chronic illness must learn how to do what we did before in a different way. I think sharing whatever we learn to do that enables us to keep going ourselves can really help others, sometimes even the simplest things can be a challenge and sharing our "hacks" can really help others..

[@johncreed2627]

In my later years of life I still get frustrated by impositions big and small. I am brought to humbleness when I come across someone who has handicaps, most significantly quads and more so when they are young. It reminds me of the thought 'there for the grace of God go I' and to stop my whining! Thank you for reminding me.

[@EmpoweredPara]

lol hey we all get to complain sometimes .

[@spaceted3977]

You`re Amazing !!!! To go through all that every night !!!! I had a stroke which paralysed me for a week or so down my left side, and that was bad enough !!!! I don`t think I could cope the way you can. I would be tired out before I even woke up !!!!!

[@thomasbrowning998]

Thankfully I am completely mobile. But like most people I have to pee in the middle of the night too. I had not thought about how anyone in a wheelchair might deal with this topic before. Your information on things you use is very helpful. Maybe a catheter company will answer your request for a flexible larger size tube.

[@richardmurray9204]

Wow. It is amazing how you are able to do that. I love how you don't let things hold you back.

[@grumpyuncle.]

So much respect for you sharing your journey. Thank you

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome!

[@jett8193]

What a great solution! I'm a female with a lower spinal injury, causing extreme pelvic & sciatic pain. I use my wheelchair, but it's too wide to fit through the bathroom doorway..., causing me to kinda hop in the rest of the way (which is a real treat when half asleep & with a full bladder). I keep a plastic, screw-top lidded container in my nightstand but that has it's own set of issues. Thanks for giving me a completely, previously unknown way to deal with this situation! p.s. Guys are so lucky... 😉

[@EmpoweredPara]

guys are lucky in some ways but I wouldn't want that super long urethra lol

[@jett8193]

@@EmpoweredPara Yeah, you're right~ Have a great day! 🙂

[@JpLuckeyman]

Simple things we take for granted takes a lot more effort from someone in this young ladies situation. Thank you for your courage to show other younger paraplegic women.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Happy to be a,source of information for others!

[@annettenewberry8537]

You are a sweet, beautiful & kind person to share these very personal details, I am sure this will really help other people who have to deal with a similar disability.

[@chumblesthecheese8580]

I really take going to the bathroom whenever I want for granted. I have massive respect for you to be able to overcome these obstacles and live life to the fullest.

[@shawnwoloschuk4445]

Thank you for being so open and learning me 🙏🏻

[@EmpoweredPara]

you're welcome!

[@DavidMcbrady]

Wow you are awesome ❤️ I love how honest and open you are. Thanks for answering topics that everyone wants to know about but are too shy to ask

[@EmpoweredPara]

That right there is literally my entire reason for having a KZbin channel. So many people are curious but are too afraid to ask!

[@DavidMcbrady]

@@EmpoweredPara ❤️❤️👍

[@westiepower2020]

Brittney, as one who has watched all of your videos, I have always meant to thank you for all the work you do to make these videos. On this one especially, there are a number of different camera angles and placements. We thank you for putting in soooo much effort and patience in making sure we understand. Your videos are so helpful and so well produced. We’d like to thank you in a more substantive manner than just saying Thank You! We look forward to many more. Kudos to you!!

[@andreagoble5353]

Great demonstration of a very personal night time routine. Thank you for sharing. This will help so many people ❤

[@jeffkukkee]

When I was 10 years old, I woke up and couldn't move from the neck down. My mom thought I was joking, but sadly... no joke. Learning how to pee into a coke bottle was hard at first... and the pinched nerve only lasted for 3 weeks, thank goodness, but yes, thank you for the video.

[@EmpoweredPara]

omg that would have been terrifying. Thank gosh it was temporary

[@maryoconnell4698]

Thank you so much for graphically demonstrating the dynamics of this.. I have just been diagnosed with ALS and will be facing this very soon. Getting out of bed middle of night currently 2-3 times is becoming more difficult. Again,,gratitude for your upbeat approach.. your youth and ingenuity is encouraging! Good night..and God Bless you!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I hope you keep your mobility and bladder control for a long time! But you'll be ok if you lose it. Just have to learn a few new tricks:)

[@muddikissez22]

You're pretty frikkin awesome. Not only for figuring out how to record this without showing any YT-shamed body parts (so that this video is able to actually reach people), but for knowing that those who have recently become paralyzed need to see this actually work; not necessarily for logistics, but to see that their newly altered life IS DOABLE with a little bit of imagination.

[@EmpoweredPara]

lol believe me I wondered if this (and other videos of mine) were appropriate 🤣. But then I thought fuck it lol. People that are newly paralyzed need to see this! Glad you agree that it's helpful and not inappropriate lol

[@muddikissez22]

@@EmpoweredPara *hugs* never underestimate the power of fuck it!

[@stanleylapinski445]

i admire your grit and determination.I would have a urostomy bag installed or a cath that drains to a bag attached to my leg.

[@toddpatrick8254]

Good on you for taking care of yourself like the strong independent woman you are. I've been bed ridden before so it can be a pain in the rear end. Don't know why I'm watching this honestly but if your willing to share your story... I'll check it out and give you some support with another KZbin view! Keep being you. Your awesome!

[@EmpoweredPara]

we all go down worm holes of videos that we have no idea why we're watching lol. Glad you clicked on my video!

[@toddpatrick8254]

@@EmpoweredPara You have a point. Lol. Your welcome. Your a cool girl. Don't ever change that! Hope all is well. Stay healthy and stay safe in these crazy times empowered!

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@toddpatrick8254 aye aye captain lol!

[@pamelab7871]

You are so brave to learn how to help yourself in the middle of the night. You are a TOTAL inspiration!

[@gibsonj5035]

Thank you for sharing this information. Most of us have no idea as to what it is to have your condition. Bless you and thanks for giving me a better day. My wife passed away 10 months ago. I'm still dealing with her loss and you made me see how I could be in so much worse condition. You are truly a special person. I hope I can obtain your level of resolve. Thank you again.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'm sorry to hear about your wife. it takes a lot of strength and courage to lose someone you love and keep living life to the fullest. If my video helped you find gratitude then I'm glad:)

[@gibsonj5035]

@@EmpoweredPara Thank you for your reply. It means so much.

[@tornagawn]

From a Doctor, thanks you for making this video, great factual content, very useful.

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to learn more about life with a spinal cord injury!

[@robingeorgetowntx]

Thank you for the valuable lesson for all of the people who don’t know this. Hopefully some will pass this video on to those that need to know. You are beautiful.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@talitslam7659]

What a powerful video....now I'm trying to appreciate my painful arthritic leg with meniscus tear. I have struggles peeing at least 5 times from 11pm to 8am because of incontinence, but after watching this video I feel so ashamed of myself complaining to God. Hats off to you for my awakening.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Pain is proof that we are still on this side of the grave lol! Not always fun but part of this life we get to live!

[@darbyallen6807]

You are such an inspiration. And brave to go on YT and video yourself. :)

[@EmpoweredPara]

just making videos I wish I had when I was first paralyzed!

[@donowens5883]

It is hard being disabled having to deal with it everyday of my life for 51 years.

[@lindagoodick3741]

What courage you have! How many things we take for granted. Blessings to you ❤️

[@grahamedwards6824]

An inspirational video. Well done. I have to try to help my wife who suffers with Altzheimer’s disease. I can set a three hour timer, day and night, and many times it‘works’ !! If for some reason or another it doesn’t, she wears Tena disposable pads/pants which also work incredibly well. I now hardly ever need to wash the sheets because of ‘overflow’…. And this has made a huge difference. The message is that urinary and faecal incontinence can be‘managed’….

[@rperlitz]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I found it very informative. I am a 65 yr old man with MS. I still have use of my legs but I fear when I lose their use because I live alone. I have 4 kids but i live in las vegas and they are in Cincinnati, Atlanta, NJ and NY. When the day comes that i can no longer care for myself i don't know how i will possibly survive. May God bless you in any struggles you may encounter. You are certainly very up beat and positive in your approach to things. It makes me feel ashamed of how I get so down on my life. (And i hope you dont get offended when i tell you that you are very beautiful to go along with your marvelous personality.)

[@EmpoweredPara]

Aging and losing independence is scary. I have the same fears. And it's ok to get down on your life. We all have challenges that feel discouraging at times.

[@andith]

Thanks for the video! We sometimes complain for little things and do not realize what other people have to go through in life! Very helpful for whoever is in that condition, but believe it, we never know when our turn comes!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yep disability doesn't discriminate! None of us with spinal cord injuries thought we'd end up in a wheelchair one day!

[@davidmorton1955]

Great video. Couldn't move my legs for about 6 weeks after an operation, but fine now. Experience made me appreciate people like you even more. Have you tried using a urine bottle that men use instead of the plastic box? You might be able to then use a less flexible longer catheter because you wouldn't need to bend it.

[@SouthernArtist77]

Also, there is nothing you had to do here that is “gross.” It’s part of your life and I respect you immensely. You inspire me to do better.

[@dougl409]

Kudos to you for helping others. I wish I had your confidence.

[@billlupton3639]

Thank you young lady, well younger than me anyway, my back and legs are failing and I’ve been making my house wheelchair friendly. Thank you for your knowledge. I wondered how I was going to adapt. You give me hope. Im putting pull up bars over my bed and in other places. Thank You Again.

[@EmpoweredPara]

It's hard adjusting when you lose mobility but with the right attitude you'll be fine! I wish you the best of luck!

[@lindajohnson7838]

Thank you so much for the video…..three days ago I contemplated killing myself because I had bladder cancer, (and two additional types of cancer) and have totally lost bladder control. I have had 3 different bladder slings implanted than removed. Additionally, I get Botox shots every three months in an effort to control my urine. When I pee it is at least 16 oz….that’s a lot and makes a HUGE mess if I can’t make it to the bathroom. I am getting my second hip replaced in 3 weeks. I have been struggling with asking the Dr to put a permanent bag device on me. or plainly just giving up. Not one of my many physicians as even tried to address management solutions except for more medication, more inter-bladder shots, more surgery. For the first time in 8 years YOU have given me hope that I can manage this. You are such a beautiful and bright girl, whose humble and generous spirit in sharing your solution to a very real and traumatize issue is inspired. You have saved a life today……again THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU.

[@billgray7914]

You seem to be a very brave woman to share this

[@petercrispin2129]

Wow...as a person who has had to learn to walk with club feet. I am so sorry :(, not necessarily for you, as you are not after sympathy but because I have taken everything for granted. Thank you for knocking me down a notch or two. I deserve it, you truly are inspirational and is a humbling honour and a pleasure to learn how a quad copes with what we term as a simple thing. Take care and keep safe, may God bless you, hooroo from Down Under. 🥰

[@georginamckay9615]

It's very brave of you to show the world how this works, I have no bladder or bowel control, but I am mobile, I catheterised for about a year, but now have enough mind control that I just try to go normally, a bit hit and miss but I never have accidents. All my friends understand and hubby is a great help.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank gosh for understanding friends and spouses!

[@nyla3235]

I just came across your video. Thank you so much for sharing your approaches to taking care of your needs and empowering yourself and others. It is a blessing that you teach others to understand your life and the challenges you face & yet overcome. This teaches in so many ways for those who have or do not have your challenge. It is definitely important that we all learn and develop compassion for one another's challenges. Thank you again and Joy, Peace, & Blessings to you Always

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Thanks for that tutorial on a topic that maybe 90% of people have no clue about. I'm impressed at your willingness to share your routine with the public, considering how sexually oriented many Americans are & you may be setting yourself up for criticism & trolling. Brave on, Girl!

[@EmpoweredPara]

There are definitely creeps lol. But I tolerate them because I know there are others the video really helps

[@aaani79]

Omg it was so painful to watch in a sense of human dignity..what a courage this girl has Unbelievable

[@joeyslush]

I truly admire you for posting this. Very helpful for others and presented in such a natural way. Love your positive attitude and your smile throughout the video. Not dealing with anything like this myself but will remember this if ever I would be in a similar condition.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Gotta smile through it or I would cry lol. It's a necessary part of my life. I don't like doing it but I like not being full of poop lol!

[@ednaatluxton4918]

This is the smartest idea I've ever seen. I was only paralyzed for 5 weeks but do lose some mobility at times. I used cups or pails beside the bed. This is ingenious for many people bedridden for other reasons also.

[@Kdw849]

Bless you! I was in a wheelchair for 2 years after a head on car accident. I wish medical people knew of this process then! I had bedside toilet that I had to transfer to at night. I can’t imagine doing that the rest of one’s life. Due to my injuries, I will eventually be wheelchair bound again (I’m close) and will certainly use your tips! 💗

[@EmpoweredPara]

I hope you keep your mobility for a long time, but I'll be here with tips and advice when you eventually need a wheelchair:)

[@Kdw849]

@@EmpoweredPara you’re amazing! Keep up your positive energy!

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@Kdw849 Aye, aye captain lol!

[@diytwoincollege7079]

P is for popular. Having recently recovered from a broken leg, I do really sympathize with how difficult this process is.

[@propertycentreuk]

Thank you for sharing how you handle this. I love your matter of fact and upbeat approach on what could be an embarrassing subject. You put me at ease straightaway and I learned a lot. Thank you again.

[@EmpoweredPara]

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

[@bethbeaudry3201]

Thank you for posting this! Your courage in making this video is awesome! So many will benefit.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thank you! I hope so!

[@carolynmitri6642]

Dear Brave, Sweet Lady- I am left almost speechlessness after witnessing your cheerful demonstration of how to pee in the bed at night. This is something that I try to avoid, since I’m not paralyzed, but I’m simply an old woman who will be 80 in two months.!! You have no idea how many thousands (maybe millions!!) of people you are touching and influencing with your wonderful videos. Your videos are fulfilling a need that these people have, but they don’t know where to go to ask the question. YOU are that person that has the answer for them!! The best part about you is that you are private and that you can go into their homes confidentially, so it’s not an embarrassment for them to be listening to you. God bless you and keep you happy & healthy!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks for the wonderful feedback!

[@lucyhurford8028]

You are awesome 👏 thanks for sharing this as it’s obviously super private for you and also empowering and helpful to anyone who is paralysed, your a wonderful lady . Sending love and hugs as well as thanks for a glimpse into your world 😊

[@miangal69]

Id love to see more of your everyday thins . Your really inspiring

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'm trying to vlog more!

[@prahd2954]

I really like your confidence and really hope that you always stay happy

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@beverly9885]

Your video popped in my feed, and what a gem it is. I am not completely wheelchair bound, I can go about 10 steps, Slowly and with great difficulty, with a walker. I have a Pure-Wick System that I can use in bed. To use it, you lay on a chub, just like you do, and then you attach what I call a banana to your privates. It’s attached to a section machine with a Urine holder container. It works very well, but unless you have insurance to help pay for it it’s very very expensive. I actually prefer not to use it, because I don’t like the noise, and I have to sleep on my back to use it. Otherwise the banana gets dislodged, and you are laying in wet peed on chub…. or have wet the bed. That’s great MacGyvering You’ve done and a very good video on a very sensitive topic! I’m new to the wheelchair life, And you have gained yourself a new subscriber

[@endtimeawakening5557]

Hi Brittany, I'm a 21 year T6 para from a motorcycle accident. I spend most of my time in bed now because I'm older and it's much tougher to get around now. I use an indwelling foley catheter for up to a month at a time with daily maintenance of flushing it with normal saline typically 3 to 4 times a day. I flush the bedside urine bag at least twice a day to keep the tubing clean and flowing. If you don't mind being tethered to a urine bag it's not bad at all. It ends all of the in-and-out caths and virtually eliminates accidents. I don't know if this will work for your lifestyle or activity level, but it works great for me. God bless Brittany, take care!

[@biancajohnson212]

I love your content! I am a T4/T6 and I enjoy the coloplast speedicath compact, with the bag, 14fr. I use that one daily and it’s super convenient eliminating the need for containers and lube. Keep it coming! 🙌🏽

[@keithjohnson6479]

Yes, my wife used the Coloplast soeedicath 14fr cath with attached reservoir. It seems it likely would be simpler. Bless your independent spirit 🙏. Retired O.R. Nurse

[@isabelle3365]

May i ask you about the bending of the speedicath : is it as soft and as the pediatric device she was using ? (I am having difficulties as i can not feel between my legs + all sphincters muscles are tight contracted. I had a very bad experience with a nurse so I make my way to the bathroom, but..) Thank you

[@biancajohnson212]

@@isabelle3365 the speedicath that I use isn’t very limber. It’s pretty firm to ensure accuracy in the urethra. However, the male version is longer and may allow for more bend. You could always contact coloplast for a sample kit to try both. But it’s super convenient and changed my life!

[@isabelle3365]

@@biancajohnson212 Thank you so much for your answer :)

[@shadowr2d2]

Thank you for posting this video. This was very educational, & I learned some things new. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work. You are an amazing woman.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Welcome!

[@shadowr2d2]

@@EmpoweredPara How did you, & your husband meet..? Because dating in today’s world 🌎. Suck ass big time. Everyone just wants a 🪝 hookup 🪝. No one wants a relationship anymore. Thank you very much. Have a great day..

[@sonsiehollingsworth5342]

Bless your heart Hon ❤️ Showing people that might really need this is so helpful. Thank you for having this channel ❤️

[@curtiskimbrel1760]

Your awesome young lady. I have spinal issues and don't know where this goes and ends. Good info!