No one probably cares but I showered today and I’m proud of it (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

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As a depressed person, I experienced sh thoughts and I struggle with hygiene, but today I did it! I cleaned myself! I wish I had someone who actually takes care of me and isn’t a 35+ man. Anyways, thanks for reading :3

Comments

  1. Mereeuh Avatar

    Being proud of yourself is most important, but I’d like you to know that I’m proud of you, too.

  2. Gloverdoom Avatar

    Sometimes that’s one thing is enough. Definitely been there

  3. Cynderraven Avatar

    That’s awesome!! You should be so proud of yourself!! As someone who has MDD, I completely understand this… I’m so proud of you!! 💗🫂

  4. Barkingatthemoon Avatar

    Been there done that . I remember that good feeling 😉 congrats mate ! It’s the little things . The little things that seem huge at the time .

  5. donaldgoldsr Avatar

    Good for you. ❣️self care❣️

    We’re proud of you.

  6. primegrade Avatar

    That’s awesome you felt decent today. I suffer as well. It’s good to know we’re not alone.

  7. Living-Estimate9810 Avatar

    Fuck.

    Fine! I’ll take one, too. So many steps, though….

  8. Front-Performer-9567 Avatar

    I’m proud of you! It actually felt good i bet once it was all said and done.

  9. Absinthe_gaze Avatar

    I care and I’m proud of you! Good job! I get the sh thoughts. I have harm OCD. I’ve worked through it mostly in therapy. It’s just a thought, and it’s not really yours. Your brain is just doing its job and thinking. It doesn’t have limits when it comes to thought, so sometimes those thoughts trigger anxiety and then you enter the vicious little cycle. Once you start telling yourself it’s just a stupid thought and nothing to even think on, just let it go with all the other weird thoughts we get, it gets so much easier.

    Hoping you see the other side of this tunnel. It’s brighter over here, and you do forget the pain and forget what you went through. Just one foot in front of the other. Sometimes we fall back a few steps because healing isn’t linear. I’m rooting for you!

  10. Blkmgcwmnjlm Avatar

    Triggering events❣️

    I went 3 years without a real shower. MDD almost killed me. Wet Ones and equate baby wipes were my way of cleaning myself but my hair turned into one huge dirty dreadlock. I had many needs.

    Your shower is huge and wonderful 😊
    Good job 👏🏻

  11. Any-Abalone8047 Avatar

    I’ve been there; I get it. So proud of you!

  12. oldhippie73 Avatar

    I’m proud of you! I took a shower yesterday when I realized I could not remember when I last took one.

  13. Mrs_Nigma Avatar

    Proud of you! Never forget that a random internet stranger is rooting for you!

  14. mmartinez59 Avatar

    When I was going through a period of depression, I made a deal with myself that I would make my bed as soon as I got up (so I couldn’t lay back down) and I would take a quick shower. The rest of the day I could do whatever I wanted. Those two actions really helped me get out of a low place.

  15. First_Alfalfa2805 Avatar

    I am soooo proud of you.
    Tiny steps.

    🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

  16. Mediocre_Self_7053 Avatar

    Woo hoo small victories make for bigger ones keep up the good work

  17. LilMrsW Avatar

    Been there, it’s hard to remember sometimes. So proud of you for taking that step!

  18. Significant-Talk-545 Avatar

    I’m so proud of you💗been wanting to do this thing lately but hardly getting out of bed. I hope I can do that like you too ❤️❤️

  19. Llort1 Avatar

    Well done, it’s a good step forward!

  20. SeleneVomerSV Avatar

    I may be just a random person, but I’m proud of you. I understand the struggle. Go you! What’s next? I bet you can do that too!