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Taking showers is just one thing that I find difficult, but I think it’s because I really don’t care much about anything. Don’t get me wrong, I take them but, just like everything else, I have to force myself. I used to read one or two books every week from the time I learned to read. I’ve been reading the same book for about six months now. I just can’t seem to do it and it’s one of my favorite authors. e I’ve suffered from depression for over 40 years without ever having a break. I take 2 antidepressants. Really I just wanted to recommend bathing shoes if you’re afraid you might fall. After 2 falls I started to wear them and I feel much more secure.
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I can relate to all of that. Life long 60 year struggle, just know you’re not alone.
I read about difficulties showering, brush teeth, doing basic functions (I have same). They call it ADHD paralysis.
Difficulty doing basic task, difficulty moving from one task to another.
Barely doing even one small task a day (showers etc.) Read about it, it explains why. Maybe you can bring it up or research if you know what it’s called.
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Thank you for sharing re taking showers. I have had depression for many years but when I worked it really never got in the way of my working because I loved my job as a Project Secretary for an engineering form for 6 months shy of 30 years. After that I had other jobs but not as good as my first job in which I grew up (I turned 21 in 1968 my first year there. I bring this up because it really was not a problem (I did take antidepressants most of the time if memory serves me) and through the years have seen psychiatrists and therapists. I think most of my issues came from my father who had a quick temper (never abused me, just with words at times) so I never learned how to speak up probably because I could not express myself without fear. My mother and myself had/have depression issues both of us being Virgos and being so sensitive. I won't go into more because it makes me too sad (again, verbal abuse). My dad never told me that he loved me and I have a very difficult time saying it to my family. I know, I'm rambling, sorry. However, sadly you have suffered way too long and I do understand that you just don't care much about anything and I even find brushing my teeth an effort. Most of my depression comes from financial issues, and my car died so I'm up shit's creek now. I have lost all of my independence because I am rather isolated where I live and we don't have a "normal" MBTA bus line. Enough about me. I feel for you since I can relate so well. As far as anti's, I take 2 and Klonopin to sleep, I thank you for the advice of bathing shoes but do they make them in size 11? I'm 5'9" with very long feet. : ) Take good care and don't feel shy about sharing because so many of us suffer from this illness too. Nancy