[Deilla]

Since my depression has been overwhelming, I find it difficult to do basic things like brushing my teeth and washing my face. I do them and think, "This is a major accomplishment." When I was younger, I didn't think about it. I just did it. Showers are difficult too. And so is taking out the trash. I have to reward myself for doing these things.

Do you struggle too? Or am I alone?

[Nammu]

No your not alone. I’m stable but I struggle with those things too. When I was in a depression I didn’t do them and got out of the habit of just routinely doing them. Now it’s a task.

[downandlonely]

Yes, I find it a struggle when I'm depressed. Especially showering. I find once I'm in the shower I'm ok, but it's really hard for me to get started.

[InkyTinks]

I often only manage to quickly put on the clothes from the night before but only cos I have a dog to walk and if I didn't have a mobility scooter I don't think I'd manage his walks.


Often only manage 1 so try and stay out for at least an hour when I'm out so he gets a good run alongside the scooter and somewhere I can let him off to play ball for it.


By the time I get back and given him his breakfast I'm ready for a lie down again!!


I like winter cos can hide behind big coats woolly hats and scarfs so no-one can tell if you just chucked your trakkie bottoms over your PJ's and forgot to brush your hair..lol!


I don't think I'd have bothered getting out of bed for most of the pandemic if I didn't have the dog to walk cos I can't go anywhere else, it's too risky.

ah, the good old days of just getting things done and not thinking about it

I miss it

[splitimage]

I'm the same way, When I'm depressed, I really struggle with the basics. Even when I'm not fully depressed, I find it hard. The only reason I manage to shower regularly is because I have a room mate and don't want to stink to them.

[Mountaindewed]

I was struggling like crazy after my hystrectomy with insane anxiety and anger issues. But thankfully it turned out to be a medical condition and theres ways to fix it and I'm just not losing my marbles. But still, getting this under control these last 2 weeks has been difficult and at times has affected my quality of life because of my lack of physical energy. Lately I've been feeling decent. I'm not sure what will happen after Saturday though.

[unaluna]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

ah, the good old days of just getting things done and not thinking about it

I miss it

Yeah i think back to when i used to shower every morning and not really think twice about it. OTOH, i also remember the first day i CHOSE not to shower. I rue the day.

[Deilla]

I just washed up for today and put citrus lotion on. I felt clean. It was better than nothing. Saturday, I will have to shower. Maybe I can reward myself. I just have to remind myself that it's really simple.