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Started by beachgirl , Sep 09 2012 06:51 AM

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#1 beachgirl

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Posted 09 September 2012 - 06:51 AM

I showered AND brushed my teeth.

Maybe I'll shoot for the stars and try sleeping...
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#2 Just Adam

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Posted 09 September 2012 - 07:10 AM

Congratulations! I know how hard it can be just to function.
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Posted 09 September 2012 - 07:15 AM

Thank you.

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Posted 09 September 2012 - 08:42 AM

Whoo-hoo, beachgirl! :Coopclapping:

I TOTALLY know how hard that one is. I still struggle with it to this day. (If you haven't seen it yet, check out the "How To Get Motivated To Take A Shower" thread. It's really encouraging.)

You go, girl!!! :buttrock:
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In treatment since: 2001

 

Current dx's: Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Past dx's: Dysthymia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Alcohol Dependence

 

Current rx's: Viibryd (40mg), Abilify (7.5mg), Vyvanse (70mg)

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#5 Sheldonnn

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Posted 09 September 2012 - 09:04 AM

You're doing good! I find being clean to be a good morale booster.
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Posted 09 September 2012 - 12:57 PM

Gratz! :D I've had days like that in the past, I couldn't take a bath because even if I managed to bother running it, I'd never get out
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I think i was happiest when I thought the least.

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"Hi I'm Ding and at some point I may well offend you, this is neither deliberate nor intentional, merely a side effect of my habit of typing what I think"

#7 michael please

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Posted 09 September 2012 - 03:10 PM

Awesome. You've just inspired me to do the first thing of my day. It can be hard to figure out what to do getting out of bed. Showering is going to be what I do when I finally get my butt out of bed. Great job.
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Posted 10 September 2012 - 02:36 AM

Thanks. You guys are so supportive. And Frangipani, I'll look for that thread.

It's nice that I can admit stuff like that here and actually be understood.

If anyone out of cyberspace knew that I struggled to take a shower they'd be horrified. Hell, they'd be horrified if they knew I'm majorly depressed.

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Posted 10 September 2012 - 03:29 AM

Congrats beachgirl!

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#10 beachgirl

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Posted 10 September 2012 - 04:21 AM

TY Trace

#11 Just Adam

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Posted 10 September 2012 - 06:04 AM

Thanks. You guys are so supportive. And Frangipani, I'll look for that thread.

It's nice that I can admit stuff like that here and actually be understood.

If anyone out of cyberspace knew that I struggled to take a shower they'd be horrified. Hell, they'd be horrified if they knew I'm majorly depressed.


I know what you mean. Not being understood is kind of a lonely feeling. You're not alone here though. There are alot of people on DF who know what it's like.
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Posted 10 September 2012 - 09:32 AM

Congratulations! You've tackled one of the hardest things you can do...big accomplishment :Coopclapping:
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Posted 11 September 2012 - 02:30 AM

Thanks.

Edited by beachgirl, 11 September 2012 - 02:38 AM.

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Posted 11 September 2012 - 06:20 AM

YES! +1 for beachgirl! This topic makes me want to go take a shower, I don't know about the brushing my teeth though haha.

On a more serious note, you say that your majorly depressed. Do you mind telling me why? I'm interested and want to help a fellow traveler.
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 03:04 AM

I showered AND brushed my teeth.

Maybe I'll shoot for the stars and try sleeping...


Congratulations !!! Oh my I know how that is. I try to brush my teeth every day (almost) ... but the showers no way ... not so much. It's just too hard.

Yeah like you said, other people don't understand why it's so hard for us to take a shower ... (or wash our hair) ... you know ... it's just ... hard. I truly think only people who are going through it can understand.

So I'm proud of you :)
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 03:54 PM

I've reached the point again where taking care of myself has gotten difficult. I just brushed my teeth. I need a shower too, but I don't know if I can get that done.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 08:57 PM

Congratz! (:

This is great news to hear. I'm so glad that you have the motivation to do those things. I know the feeling of being so unmotivated in doing anything that I just let myself rot in one place. It's a step forward and I wish you good luck for the rest.

Sarah
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Posted 16 September 2012 - 03:12 AM

YES! +1 for beachgirl! This topic makes me want to go take a shower, I don't know about the brushing my teeth though haha.

On a more serious note, you say that your majorly depressed. Do you mind telling me why? I'm interested and want to help a fellow traveler.


Hi BlueEros,
No, I don't mind telling you why. I assume it's genetics, brain chemistry, and circumstance.

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Posted 16 September 2012 - 02:00 PM

Well done...I have finally managed to take a shower about half hour ago. Very pleased with myself.
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Posted 16 September 2012 - 06:27 PM

Well done...I have finally managed to take a shower about half hour ago. Very pleased with myself.


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Posted 16 September 2012 - 06:50 PM

Good job! How did it felt doing it again? Maybe someday-very soon you're going to find having a shower helps with daily mood and actually enjoyable:) Really hope for the best.
Take care
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Posted 16 September 2012 - 10:53 PM

Forced myself to take a shower today too! It made me feel comfortable enough to leave the house for a few hours.
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 01:19 AM

Congrats! :)
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 01:27 AM

That is so awesome!! Congrats!! I remember how hard it was for me to shower...so many nights going to bed dirty,yuck! Keep up the good work.
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 03:06 AM

Forced myself to take a shower today too! It made me feel comfortable enough to leave the house for a few hours.


Yay Just Adam!

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Posted 17 September 2012 - 11:43 AM

I'm a newbie; spent the last month reading other people's experience of depression and decided I wanted to join in.
I totally relate to everything you guys are saying. If my mum hadn't nagged me to shower I'd stink right now. Thank God I moved back. If I brush my teeth it's usually for about ten seconds.
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 01:55 PM

Ever since we got new tiles in our bathroom we have agreed to dry off the shower-tiles after each shower - to try and it clean - however somedays - like today - just thinking about that (very hard work) makes me not want to shower!
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 02:37 PM

I've had days when showering made me feel like I was president of the world.
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 02:24 PM

I actually forced myself to have another shower today....second in a week!
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 02:37 PM

If I didn't have to work, I can tell you I would not be showering. I only do it cause I have to certainly not cause I want to. And even then, it's every other day - Oh, I'd probably go longer, but my hair won't let me. Thought I was the only one that had these issues!
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Posted 21 September 2012 - 02:02 AM

You are definitely not the only one!
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