OP, you are basically viewing yourself as a representative of the community of mentally ill people if not its PR department. I think it is more than commendable, as long as nobody who is not up to that challenge feels that he or she is letting down the community by failing to be as polished as you are.

You mentioned cologne (perfume for women). I think there is more to it (in modest quantities) than just being presentable. The olfactory sense is enlivened when you use fragrances and you simply feel better, and then, you look better, too.