I took a shower today!

Nov 16, 2012 at 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secretum

I don't really understand why everyone hates taking showers so much-my shower is the highlight of my day! I could spend hours in there, daydreaming, with the warm water trickling down my back... haha. I could understand how it might be difficult to summon the energy to shower if you were depressed, but if you have the energy to buy hair dye, get excited about dying your hair, etc., then I'm guessing that you're not depressed?

A victory is a victory, no matter how small. Congrats BlueInanna!

I practically have to seduce myself into the shower! It's just such an ordeal!!! Lol I have always been this way unfortunately lol I envy those easy shower people lol

Nov 17, 2012 at 07:02 AM

Secretum, i don't think anyone hates showers (who could really enjoy feeling dirty and disgusting)

it's just it's hard for some of us to get motivated to do it- not only because of the depression and stuff, but also a lot of people when they don't have to go anywhere or see anyone think.. oh, sod it.

lol

it''s really not easy for us

cac1973 · Nov 19, 2012 at 10:18 PM

ITA! I love this thread title because the motivation to do so on some days is just not there.

MonarchX · Dec 09, 2012 at 05:58 AM

I have tp scrub my body daily or I start getting mild back acne and one day without shower will cost me 1 week of scrubbing to get rid of that acne. I don't know... I've been depressed to a point of suicide and I STILL showered and went to work and did everything, but I felt like *****.

I think that behavioral approach is the best for bipolar people because you can't make yourself feel better cognitively when you are down (I know I can't - I only realize its a cycle that will go away).

Besides, how can you go on stinking like that?

kitty004567 · Dec 19, 2012 at 12:11 AM

Yay! I'm not the only one who has issues with getting into the shower. Usually once I'm there I remember that I like showering and it makes me feel better (makes my allergies way better too). It just feels like I have to jump through all sorts of mental hoops to get into the shower. I remind myself that I like showering and that it makes me feel good.. and still can't make it happen sometimes. :-(

rossiv46 · Dec 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM

I totally understand. Been there and good job getting it done. Sometimes it takes so much energy to do simple things.

Lomika · Dec 19, 2012 at 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitty004567

Yay! I'm not the only one who has issues with getting into the shower. Usually once I'm there I remember that I like showering and it makes me feel better (makes my allergies way better too). It just feels like I have to jump through all sorts of mental hoops to get into the shower. I remind myself that I like showering and that it makes me feel good.. and still can't make it happen sometimes. :-(

You described what I feel....

BlueInanna · Dec 19, 2012 at 04:54 PM

Mental hoops, yep. I still struggle with this, able to shower every 2-3 days. It's still such an annoying chore. But in the summer, I'll gladly jump in the pool daily.

BlueInanna · Dec 23, 2012 at 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenusHalley

speaking of dying hair.... I am pretty dark now. I had enough restraint to buy an non pernament color (i bought a henna/indigo mixture yesterday... bought non-pernament version of it today... will see how i like the color on myself. natural dyes are great that they take time to build up so it is not much of shocker. Still.... for somebody how has been a red for almost a decade, it is quite a big change)

red
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3280276_n.jpg

cherry black
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...73000217_n.jpg

please, tell me this is not horrible

Venus... a year later ... I meant to reply that I really liked the cherry black! The links aren't here anymore. But, I meant to tell you that and that it was a beautiful pic!

Darth Bane · Jan 26, 2013 at 03:07 PM

its huge success dear ... its my motto ... to do work in small steps ... cant do anything else though ... i am little bit depressed and get stressed if there are lot many things need to be done ...

Darth Bane · Jan 26, 2013 at 03:11 PM

I want to be SuperPoster! again !!!!!! whats the criteria for that ...

i have BP you know and i really dont need reason to be suddenly in bad mood... and losing that title is like huge reason

avlady · Jan 26, 2013 at 03:18 PM

I hate the thought of having to taake a shower but when i'm in it i love it, except for the cold air when i get out, My son and husband take 20 minute showers compared to my 5 minute ones. I also hate washing my hair in it too, take one a day

avlady · Jan 26, 2013 at 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueInanna

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!

Good for you!!!

Jan 27, 2013 at 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Bane

I want to be SuperPoster! again !!!!!! whats the criteria for that ...

i have BP you know and i really dont need reason to be suddenly in bad mood... and losing that title is like huge reason

i think you just have to post like loads of stuff a day.

i've seen people with 5 posts and they are super poster.

so....

Jan 27, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avlady

I hate the thought of having to taake a shower but when i'm in it i love it, except for the cold air when i get out, My son and husband take 20 minute showers compared to my 5 minute ones. I also hate washing my hair in it too, take one a day

i admire your motivation..

Speed3 · Jan 28, 2013 at 06:59 AM

Congratulations,

I too have trouble mustering up the energy to shower. I initially feel bad right after because it is exhausting, but then I feel good because I am clean.

I have become a hermit, if I went out more it would give me more reason to shower more. It is a bit of a viscous circle.

I find it interesting how this disorder has hit us all in such similar ways, like showering ? I thought it was only an issue I had.

Jan 28, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed3

Congratulations,

I too have trouble mustering up the energy to shower. I initially feel bad right after because it is exhausting, but then I feel good because I am clean.

I have become a hermit, if I went out more it would give me more reason to shower more. It is a bit of a viscous circle.

I find it interesting how this disorder has hit us all in such similar ways, like showering ? I thought it was only an issue I had.

yes speed, it's interesting and it brings us together more, or i think so anyway

i mean you don't go round a find a totally random forum and post on it.. oh, i have trouble showering but i took one today- the others would be like what?

but here we're all the same.. so it's not embarrasing at all!

and yes, i think we're the same in the fact we hardly leave the house- so don't really have reason to shower

SalfuZ · Feb 08, 2013 at 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueInanna

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!

Good for you ,I too have this problem at times. ........need to be motivated.

BlueInanna · Feb 08, 2013 at 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shattered sanity

i mean you don't go round a find a totally random forum and post on it.. oh, i have trouble showering but i took one today- the others would be like what?

lol, Yes I would not be posting that on Facebook!! But I can say it here.

And I did shower today!!

I'm doing so much better with it, keeping to every other day, mostly.

ibex · Feb 09, 2013 at 02:50 PM

My motivation has gone from taking a shower every three days to taking a shower every two weeks. Yes I said it. One every two weeks. I am ashamed of myself. I am stable onmeds but the motivation is gone. I dont even want to tell my doc.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Menu

My Support Forums - Mental Health Support Groups

Get emotional support and friendship from others like you!

I took a shower today!

My Support Forums

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Nov 17, 2012 at 07:02 AM #62 Secretum, i don't think anyone hates showers (who could really enjoy feeling dirty and disgusting) it's just it's hard for some of us to get motivated to do it- not only because of the depression and stuff, but also a lot of people when they don't have to go anywhere or see anyone think.. oh, sod it. lol it''s really not easy for us

cac1973 Junior Member Member Since Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 8 11	Nov 19, 2012 at 10:18 PM #63 ITA! I love this thread title because the motivation to do so on some days is just not there. __________________ ~Believe in yourself, or no one else will~

rossiv46 Member Member Since Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 119 11	Dec 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM #66 I totally understand. Been there and good job getting it done. Sometimes it takes so much energy to do simple things. __________________ Bipolar I/Mixed Lithium 1200 Paxil 40 Latuda 20 Halcion .5 Ativan .5

BlueInanna Grand Magnate Member Since Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,624 12 3,238 hugs given	Dec 19, 2012 at 04:54 PM #68 Mental hoops, yep. I still struggle with this, able to shower every 2-3 days. It's still such an annoying chore. But in the summer, I'll gladly jump in the pool daily.

avlady Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jan 2013 Location: angola ny Posts: 9,786 (SuperPoster!) 11 28.8k hugs given	Jan 26, 2013 at 03:18 PM #72 I hate the thought of having to taake a shower but when i'm in it i love it, except for the cold air when i get out, My son and husband take 20 minute showers compared to my 5 minute ones. I also hate washing my hair in it too, take one a day

ibex Member Member Since Feb 2013 Location: On a wave of a solar flare. Posts: 58 11 13 hugs given	Feb 09, 2013 at 02:50 PM #80 My motivation has gone from taking a shower every three days to taking a shower every two weeks. Yes I said it. One every two weeks. I am ashamed of myself. I am stable onmeds but the motivation is gone. I dont even want to tell my doc.