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I posted last month about having difficulty some days getting myself out of pajamas and getting showered and groomed and ready to face the day.
Well, thank you all for your support and encouragement. I took this to heart, and I really had such a better month because I got up and went straight into the shower, before making coffee, before taking the dogs out, before getting on the computer, before anything, I showered, dried and styled my hair, and put fresh clothes on.. This far beats my toothbrushing facewashing hair combing morning routine. The shower and no pajamas makes all the difference in my mood/demeanor and helps me feel more ready to seize the day. If an opportunity comes along, I feel better that I am prepared already, I don't feel bad that I need to first take time to get ready.
I know in the depths of depression, sometimes, just the simplest things like self-care and grooming are difficult. I don't judge anyone for struggling with this, because I have experienced it myself.
But, I feel like this is the single most important habit that I can do to help myself improve the overall quality of my life every day.
Just wanted to share a small success with better grooming first thing in the day this month, and to say Thank you to all who were so kind to respond so honestly with sharing their experience with this issue.
Well, thank you all for your support and encouragement. I took this to heart, and I really had such a better month because I got up and went straight into the shower, before making coffee, before taking the dogs out, before getting on the computer, before anything, I showered, dried and styled my hair, and put fresh clothes on.. This far beats my toothbrushing facewashing hair combing morning routine. The shower and no pajamas makes all the difference in my mood/demeanor and helps me feel more ready to seize the day. If an opportunity comes along, I feel better that I am prepared already, I don't feel bad that I need to first take time to get ready.
I know in the depths of depression, sometimes, just the simplest things like self-care and grooming are difficult. I don't judge anyone for struggling with this, because I have experienced it myself.
But, I feel like this is the single most important habit that I can do to help myself improve the overall quality of my life every day.
Just wanted to share a small success with better grooming first thing in the day this month, and to say Thank you to all who were so kind to respond so honestly with sharing their experience with this issue.
xxx
I have this problem.....I take sponge baths and change clothes.
But showers are hard because of my size plus I just don 't care.
I 'm worst at washing my hair.
My arms get too painful.
I figure no body is going to get that close anyway.
I haven 't had a real hug in years.
Even tho I 'm built for hugs....soft and squishy.
I haven 't got many clothes that fit either....so I often have no clean clothes to put on.
I need to get some sweatpants for winter.
So...good for you.
I 'm afraid I 'm far away from that achievement.
Robin
I'm glad things are going better for you.
Annie
It is wonderful to be making steps which help focus the day and get you into a good frame of mind.
I was so pleased that I washed the dishes last night again. I just did them and felt great. So congrats again and let us know what else works for you.
Love Gargoyle
But, this has gone to the point where I felt like I need and I am ready for a positive change. So, USING this knowledge that to look and feel better will help emotionally and physically, I had to make a decision that I was ready to feel better and this is important to me now.
Robin, don't give up hope. Each and every small thing you do, think or feel on behalf of your well-being is valuable. Just sharing where you are right now is a good step toward self-compassion.
Please know, you are not judged, many of us have similar experiences, and our heart feels for you, and wishes for you to get the courage and strength you need to move forward in your recovery and happiness.
I think it all really starts in accepting ourselves where we are, even when it is not where we wanted to be.
Blessings to all.