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Depression and Personal Hygiene
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 26, 2022 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Thanks so much for your comments. You are very compassionate, and I really appreciate that. When I do attack the dishes I am so happy that everything looks good again. I just have to push so much some days. I am overdue for a shower (I sponge bathe in between so I never offend anyone, never). Today is the day! I can't believe I am even talking about this, but this is a safe place where other people have some of the same issues, so I have no problem talking about it. I will persevere! : )
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@nscappa Being of help to others and relating to others sometimes helps me get through the day. Thanks for sharing which helps me not feel so alone.
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@nscappa There are times we just have to push through that barrier we have set up, don't we? It is real easy to fall into a habit of not caring, whether about the dishes in the sink or dust bunnies or that protective layer of dust on the furniture or the plants outside. And when we do get the mental energy to do something, we feel good about ourselves afterwards.
Personal hygiene and mental health seem to go hand-in-hand. We learn to care enough about ourselves to be cleansed in body and mind. It's not easy! I know, been there, done that! For me, it is part of the healing, to know I am worth taking care of myself in all aspects. Does that feel right to you? We understand the basis for our depression, usually, and have to learn to be gentle on ourselves to raise back up to our useful self.
Ginger