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Originally Posted by batgirl  Do you mean for me specifically Claire? I do have some sensory overload with showering and I do tend to neglect personal hygeine very much so when depressed, so I guess partially. But I made this poll because I wanted to see if this is just me, or if others also have difficulty.
Upstream, I'm like you I think, I feel more motivated to shower and so on if I have to go out, I have less problem with it then actually. I am actually very good with my personal hygeine right now, I shower daily, sometimes twice a day, it's just that it's always an effort for me, I guess that's what I am asking really, do other people find it a pain in the arse and wish they didn't have to do it, because that is totally me. Like for example, my mum loves showering, doing her hair, all that stuff. But I really can't be bothered. I'm not really interested in what I wear either. I make myself look presentable more for the sake of those around me than for myself, because I couldn't care less personally. |
I feel pretty much the same way, Evie. I'm most motivated to bath if I have to go out or meet someone. It seems like a chore lately. A bath used to relax me and still does sometimes, but often it's also a time and place where a lot of emotions come to the surface and I cry there. Maybe there's some sensory overload going on there; I'm not sure.
I have had a hard time caring about what I wear, my hair, my appearance in general. I have improved a bit, though. I bought some eye shadow a couple weeks ago, and I've been trying to wear a bit of makeup, going with the theory that trying to look nice on the outside helps the mood inside. It helps a bit.
Oh, and I also tend to avoid the hassle of shaving unless it's summer and I'm wearing shorts and sleeveless tops or going swimming.