When it actually rains in a western state, you'd think the locals would declare a holiday and close schools for a day. I usually rhapsodize over the rain. But a long day of rain is quite different than a brief shower or rain at night. I got two days in a row of all-day rain. It has been about 3 years since that happened.
There are ways to deal with this situation. First, don't spend too many hours in bed or sitting in a chair. The chair should have lumbar support. Stand up and walk around in your RV every time you can think of an excuse.
Adjust and adapt your clothing. I have really benefited from the rubber "mud boots" I bought a couple years ago. Dry feet can really encourage you.
Last year I bought the first "rain suit" ( = jacket + pants) in years. What really makes it work is its ability to slide over shoes. Taking shoes off is too inconvenient. It is surprising how small details help in the design of a garment: if the sleeves of a rain jacket are an inch longer than normal, you really appreciate it. The hood needs to have the right shape to hold onto the head without restriction. I like to wear a baseball cap to protect my eyeglasses from the rain. I am very impressed by the Columbia rainsuit bought in Sportsmans Warehouse: the Hikebound II Jacket and the Rebel Roamer II pants.
Thus equipped, you can take advantage of rain let-ups by taking a short walk with the doggie. Just getting outdoors for 15 minutes helps your mood so much.
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