>>After I was done there, one of my reforms was to upgrade my wardrobe and be "spot on" on grooming. I wasn't a slouch before, working a white collar job. But, business casual went away, full business suit and tie replaced that. I invested a bit in a fresh wardrobe and made sure I got my haircut every other week, rather than every 4 or 5. Made sure my beard was very neatly trimmed, always wore cologne, always color coordinated.<<

You make an excellent point. I think that good grooming habits are a function of self esteem...of liking yourself in a constructive way. Unfortunately many people with MI have low self esteem, are depressed, etc., and the grooming goes out the window.

Glad to hear you are "standing tall". However...IMHO...loose the cologne. Just be clean. It's really annoying to smell somebody from across the room, or wherever. Just my opinion.

Good luck to you!