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Default May 20, 2012 at 07:47 PM
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I once went 2 weeks without showering when I was in a very bad state. I still struggle with getting in there sometimes and I'm not sure why because it feels so good afterwards.
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Default May 23, 2012 at 08:53 PM
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lol . . . I'm right there with you. I showered today too. I know what you mean about it being difficult getting into the shower. I think it is just getting the initial get up and go.

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Default May 25, 2012 at 04:13 AM
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I have this problem to mostly when depressed. Even sometimes when Im manic, I will find that I have been so busy I have forgotten to shower. When I am depressed I do good to get one every other day or third day. But I never leave the couch so Im not exactly working up a sweat or getting dirty at all. My doctor says its very common in bipolar and in people with depression. Sometimes moving my eyes is just to much exertion when Im depressed so showers are out of the question. So congrats on the shower becasue to us thats a big accomplishment.

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This is silly small success, but honestly this was not easy for me. I wanted to sleep all day. I only went from my pajamas to my robe, but at least I did take a shower!
Sometimes our small steps are the Biggest.. I'm givening you a pat on the back pat[pat[pat[
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Congratulations from me, too!
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This is silly small success, but honestly this was not easy for me. I wanted to sleep all day. I only went from my pajamas to my robe, but at least I did take a shower!
I took one the other day....but then I gave it back.

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in his book, Jokes and their relation to the unconscious, Freud analyses the ethnic joke:
A: Did you take a bath?
B: Why, is one missing?
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LOL at you 2 - give me back my shower!
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That's great! It really can be do tough some times :/ good for you!
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Congratulations to you. I did not. I think it's really lovely that you're celebrating, because you should be. I also think it's brave that you posted about it. Hygiene is something I struggle with and this is the first time I've admitted it to anyone. Not even doc or therapist. Your little victory almost a year ago is my inspiration today so thank you for sharing.
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Congratulations to you. I did not. I think it's really lovely that you're celebrating, because you should be. I also think it's brave that you posted about it. Hygiene is something I struggle with and this is the first time I've admitted it to anyone. Not even doc or therapist. Your little victory almost a year ago is my inspiration today so thank you for sharing.
Thanks, I still struggle with this. I don't admit it anywhere but here. It is good to be able to admit it here. There is much self talk involved with getting me in the shower, a whole cheering crowd in my head. And then the warm water feels soothing and nice once I'm in there. Works in progress!
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Default Oct 23, 2012 at 05:41 AM
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Wow, somehow i've missed this thread entirely.

I cannot tell you all how glad I am to see all these posts. I struggle with the same. Much of this is because I don't have a job and don't drive, so in my head it's like, "Why should I take a daily shower when all I'm doing is watching tv and sleeping?" Lately I take a shower when I start to stink--which is sometimes a day later, if i've sweated a lot in my sleep. Even then sometimes I just do a "sponge" bath.

I'm also bad about brushing my teeth, which I never used to be. But about two years ago, at night, it felt weird to go brush my teeth before bed. I don't know where it came from (a new bit of OCD maybe), but I still have a hard time brushing my teeth at nite. Daytime, no problem.

Yeah, I've never really been able to tell anyone about my hygiene issues either. I've always been able to go a day or two in the winter w/o showering, even when I was mentally well. I'm kind of lazy for a girl, But I relate to what someone said about in the past being able to fully get dolled up. I used to shower, gel my hair, and enjoyed putting on makeup.

Alot of the lack of all the above has been my mental state, Sleep Apnea that wasn't diagnosed, Anemia, etc. Just NO energy. I'm very overweight--it takes energy to wash and dry all this fat! But another biggie is that our bathroom is small, so little room to even move around in. My dresser is currently in our bedroom that is not being used at the moment, so I get dressed/etc. either in the bathroom or living room, and the feng shui is soooo off in here. (Boyfriend just tosses his crap anywhere.) I know that plays a big factor for me as well; when everything's cluttered/disorganized, I feel disorganized.

The major thing though is my weight. I don't like getting in there and getting reminded how big I am, then having to dry off (have balance issues sometimes), THEN have to go find clothes that still fit me. It's not fun for me anymore. Used to be. Hopefully will be again soon.

Thank you AGAIN for this thread!!! I would've never had the guts.

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Default Oct 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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LTT, remove all clothing that is too small, just pack it away somewhere, go to a second hand store and buy enough clothing that fits you NOW and solve the problem of having to look for clothing that fits. Will boost your morale, too, as you will be organized and that is important to you.

Gonna take a shower now .
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Default Oct 23, 2012 at 01:00 PM
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Seeing this thread helped me feel better. I always feel like a wretch when i cant force myself to shower. Then i start beating myself up like "whats wrong with me?!!" When your deep in the **** it feels like a major battle.

I never thought that others struggled like this. Thank you for this thread.

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For some reason, I find taking a shower in communal settings - in a gym, in a public pool - easier than getting my act together at home. Weird, no?
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Oh dear ! What if I said I've showered 4 times this year, washed my hair 3 times, got dressed zero times, used a duster zero times, used a dish cloth zero times, used a washing machine zero times, put make up on zerotimes, been up out of bed zero times, cooked a meal zero times, laughed zero times. IS THIS LIVING ?
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Oh dear ! What if I said I've showered 4 times this year, washed my hair 3 times, got dressed zero times, used a duster zero times, used a dish cloth zero times, used a washing machine zero times, put make up on zerotimes, been up out of bed zero times, cooked a meal zero times, laughed zero times. IS THIS LIVING ?


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Yes, sanity, Things are rough. Reading back my post I nearly felt an emotion, of sadness as tears stung at my eyes. My words are shameful yet 100% true. As I lay here I feel ashamed yet helpless, too helpless to even make the first step to get help. A doctor's appointment could be arranged in a 2 min phonecall, yet it is beyond me. It's easier to not bother. My hygiene is non existant because I simply don't care. ( I do wash after bathroom visits ha ha, am not unhygienic in that way ) The daily shower is just uneccesary now, like clothes. Why dress to undress hours later ? Why bother ? How I get out of this mess I don't know, as only I can make that first vital step. I don't want to die, but I don't want to live like this.
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Yes, sanity, Things are rough. Reading back my post I nearly felt an emotion, of sadness as tears stung at my eyes. My words are shameful yet 100% true. As I lay here I feel ashamed yet helpless, too helpless to even make the first step to get help. A doctor's appointment could be arranged in a 2 min phonecall, yet it is beyond me. It's easier to not bother. My hygiene is non existant because I simply don't care. ( I do wash after bathroom visits ha ha, am not unhygienic in that way ) The daily shower is just uneccesary now, like clothes. Why dress to undress hours later ? Why bother ? How I get out of this mess I don't know, as only I can make that first vital step. I don't want to die, but I don't want to live like this.


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so all you do from day to day is just stay in bed?

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that's why I see a psychotherapist, at least it gets me showered and out of the house. who buys your groceries, or meds? if I don't shop, I don't eat! somebody must like you
ETA: but I must say, I don't do too well on the weekends, when I don't see my T. then, I also have to ask myself, wtf am I doing?
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