Finally Took a Shower

One of my biggest obstacles I have with depression is showering. I hate showering, always have with my depression; and when the depression is severe it's nightmarish to force myself to get into the shower and then find the will to scrub a dub.

I haven't "scrub a dubbed" showered in two weeks, not since the falling out with my best friend, and though I'm overdue for an all-over shave, I scrub a dubbed twice, washed my hair twice, and set my hair in conditioner for as long as I could bare. My hair is so silky and clean now, and I feel so refreshed. I'm all snuggly in a robe and beanie and I feel really good about myself.

Showering is really hard for me mentally, but it's such a nice feeling once I'm out and clean. <333

Miss you Una, <333333

I completely agree. Life maintenance. Complete waste of time, except I also love being clean. Bacteria can totally screw up your life. Keep fighting to get to the shower, I feel you!!

I very much resonated with this, personal hygiene care is a massive hurdle when I’m depressed. I’m semi-fortunate as my wife will push and prompt me, but it is a struggle

Wow, I can sooo identify. Even when I'm not depressed, I only take one shower a week. Granted, I don't work out or do anything to get overly dirty, so I don't think daily showers are necessary. I'm starting to not want to brush my teeth either. That's really not good because I've spent a lot of money on my smile. I wonder if this is all due to laziness since I'm not depressed.

It's good to focus on the positive...feeling clean and nurturing yourself.

Yes, it does feel good to finally get all nice and clean. I struggle too. I shower once a week and wash up in between. Sometimes I'll just wash up instead of a shower. But showers make me feel better.