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Default Apr 12, 2024 at 11:21 PM
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Took my daily shower tonight - I am really liking taking my showers at night now. Trying to keep up with it because I really can't go more than a day without one. But so proud of myself that I am keeping up with it!
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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Default Apr 13, 2024 at 06:01 PM
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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.

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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.

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Default Apr 18, 2024 at 07:14 PM
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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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Default Apr 18, 2024 at 07:27 PM
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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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Default Apr 19, 2024 at 07:41 PM
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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
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Default Apr 25, 2024 at 04:12 PM
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Took a long bath yesterday. Will shower after work today!
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Default May 02, 2024 at 05:59 PM
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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

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I finally took a shower and washed my hair yesterday, may 1st.
I am not depressed.

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Red face May 25, 2024 at 10:12 PM
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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?

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Default May 26, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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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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Default May 26, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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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.

I've been complimented before on how I smell. Lol.

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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.
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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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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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