When I am depressed, and not working, brushing my teeth is sometimes just too much to conquer, for days. But even when not depressed, I find difficulty with activities that other people go through automatically, mindlessly, without effort. I have read someplace that done very carefully, toothbrushing once a day is enough. Good, so I do it through and through in the morning and I only use fluoride mouthrinse at night. Flossing? Part of a past life. Nil.
Washing my face and putting cream to counteract acne which is a side effect of my psych meds - a major ordeal. It takes two minutes total, why is it so damn difficult and daunting for ME? How do other women use elaborate daily make-up routines if I cannot manage mascara for the need to take it off at night when my motivation is generally nil? Is it part of the disorder (bipolar) or just a negative quirk?