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#661
They now recommend showers at night as a sleep hygiene measure. Apparently, when you take a hot shower, it causes your body to drop its temp later in response to the shower, and having a cooler body makes it easier to fall asleep. So, maybe it is a good thing you prefer yours nightly.
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Took another shower this evening and it felt so good! I usually avoid washing my hair, but I got in there and did it tonight and it felt amazing. I should try and wash my hair at least once a week. Topped it off with my luxurious Elizabeth Arden Green Tea body cream, and now just relaxing.
It really feels good to shower every night. - I agree with you @Tart Cherry Jam I tend to fall asleep faster when I do shower at night it's true. I feel really fresh and comfortable in the covers, and I am definitely a lot cooler. __________________ Tales of Love, Motivation, and An Interesting Journey - Please Subscribe to my Website on WordPress: Inspired Odyssey's Path to Wellness and Love |
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I took a shower yesterday the 17th. My hair is so pretty after a blow out.
It had been a while....I get into the shower when my hair looks awful. That is the only reason I shower. I know that sounds gross but I am being honest here. __________________ lamictal 2x a day haldol 2x a day cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, fish oil coq10 multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine Remeron at night, zyprexa, requip2-4mg |
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Took my nightly shower, felt pretty amazing. I am so glad I take my showers at night - a lot of times I don't feel like it, but I force myself to.
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#666
Took another shower tonight, felt pretty good. Really liking my nightly routine.
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This morning I took a shower and washed my hair. Was so tired from not sleeping well last night so I went to back to bed with wet hair, and got some more sleep.
I take multiple things to get to sleep so it must have been the late night drinking. We were listening to 3 University bands and traditional music and I drank like a fish. I am pretty sure that it was the alcohol that did it. sigh bizi __________________ lamictal 2x a day haldol 2x a day cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, fish oil coq10 multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine Remeron at night, zyprexa, requip2-4mg |
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Took a long bath yesterday. Will shower after work today!
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We have been talking about it one here for ages.
Finally an article about it How hard it is to do hygiene routines during depressive episodes. Why Is It So Hard to Shower When I’m Depressed? - The New York Times __________________ Bipolar I w/psychotic features Last inpatient stay in 2018 Geodon 40 mg Seroquel 75 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg+Vitamin B-complex (against extrapyramidal side effects) Long term side effects from medications, some of them discontinued: - hypothyroidism - obesity BMI ~ 38 |
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I finally took a shower and washed my hair yesterday, may 1st.
I am not depressed. __________________ lamictal 2x a day haldol 2x a day cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, fish oil coq10 multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine Remeron at night, zyprexa, requip2-4mg |
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I took a shower today and washed my hair.
If felt good getting it done. I have to literally talk myself thru the entire process.I start at the top of my head, wash hair, and use conditioner/mask, some times I mess up like leave the shower with out rinsing out my conditioner. other times I have forgotten to rinse my ears out of soap. another time I have forgotten to wash ears, the pits and under breasts, the crotch.( I never forget that!) I have to remind myself what to wash and in what order. Or I will forget something. It takes me 25 minutes in the shower. How long does it take for you to shower and wash your hair? __________________ lamictal 2x a day haldol 2x a day cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, fish oil coq10 multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine Remeron at night, zyprexa, requip2-4mg |
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About 7-10 minutes in the shower. But I have short hair. I shampoo, then conditioner then put my body wash on a sponge, then use a wash cloth to make sure to get all the soap off. If I’m wearing shorts I then shave that takes a couple minutes more. But I’m in and out of the bathroom in less than 20 minutes total time from going in the bathroom to coming out of the bathroom.
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I took a shower today for the first time since Monday. I was really putting it off. But the second I got into the bathroom It was easy. Now I smell like gummy bear shampoo, American Crew conditioner, Sauve body wash, and Old Spice Deodarent.
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Took a really nice shower and washed my hair. I have this new luxurious Olay body wash that has elderberry and almond cream in it. I really like it. Got all dressed up today too. Feels really good to take care of myself.
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took a shower and washed my hair yesterday.
sigh __________________ lamictal 2x a day haldol 2x a day cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, fish oil coq10 multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine Remeron at night, zyprexa, requip2-4mg |
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I’m about to get in the shower, I have a stress test tomorrow I need to get up for. I’d rather shower now than the morning
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I took a shower tonight. I am in bed early. Don’t take my pills until 9. I always feel good after I shower. It’s the drying off that gets me.
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#678
Took a shower after the gym today, felt really good to take care of myself after a really good workout.
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If have bipolar symptoms disorder & Ankylosing Spondylitis, a serious rheumatoid condition. I am in pain constantly from bonds becoming tight like steel. There is no cure and no real medical treatment or answers. I am in arthritis pain all the time. If I am overweight my spine is pulled like a chicken bone pulled apart utile it snaps my spine is rough and brittle. It’s difficult for me to walk and even get up from a chair. I use a walker and a cane. I have gained weight. This morning I will not eat anything more. Yesterday I ate 1/2 a pizza with 1/2 gallon of pop. This is horrible for me. Today I vow not to eat anything like yesterday. I have a friend who had a stroke and he overeats and he had a stroke. If you think this is normal or easy, you are wrong. I will not overeat today. I am 5’7” and 210 lb. I am more concerned with how I feel than how I look. I am not going back to eating like I did. This morning will be my test.
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I took a shower and washed my hair.it had been 5 days.
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