It’s been 3 days. I really don’t have the motivation even though I would feel better about myself if I would do it. I’ve got literally every pot in the house to clean and half the dishes from this huge dinner I made last night. And since I didn’t get to it right away everything is stuck on so plenty of scrubbing. And I have this shelf to put together, and boxes that need to be broken down and taken to the dumpster, and trash cans that need to be emptied and taken to the dumpster, and a closet that needs to get rearranged so I can put the shelf in there. I’m not taking a bath with what little precious energy I have.
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I like showers, not baths, but maybe I am just playing semantics.
I shower every day, I feel gross and grungy if I don’t
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I haven’t showered in a while too @Leaf
Just don’t have the motivation
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I just deleted my previous comment after seeing your other post. Apologies if you saw it.
Be kind to yourself. If you don’t feel like having a bath just don’t.
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no I didn’t see it. What was it? What other post?
I was suggesting you treat yourself to a glass of wine and a Netflix show. Completely inappropriate. 
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Oh, it’s ok I’m not an alcoholic, but I just don’t drink because it’s contraindicated with some of my meds. Also I don’t watch tv. But I do appreciate the spirit behind your suggestion. I t might read something like: treat yourself to a LaCroix and some meditation music.
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Hey friend. It is so overwhelming when you have so much to do. Right now, focus on the biggest priority. Dishes with rotting food are the biggest priority. Can you fill the pots and pans with some warm, soapy water and leave them to soak for 20 minutes? And during those 20 minutes, you could take the garbage to the dumpster. Then you can get back, and wash the dishes. Or even just scrape off the stuck on food, then leave them in the sink to wash later. And then you can relax, knowing you crossed of part of your list.
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Absolutely, I’m going to soak those pans, that’s smart. While they are soaking I’ll build that shelf. Then I’ll do the pans and dishes. And then tackle that closet. I’ll save the garbage for later.
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That’s the spirit! I believe in you!
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Once when I moved into public housing, they made me watch a video about housekeeping. Said to rinse your dishes right away if you’re not going to wash them, so they won’t be hard to clean. I usually do now.
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that would have been the way to go
My hygiene improved 2 months ago, showering 2-3x/week. Before that I only showered once/week. Now I hate smelling bad and having an oily skin and oily hair.
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My Dad got me to take a shower today hopefully he doesn’t remember tomorrow
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