r/ADHD • u/Extreme_Foundation66 • 9d ago

Questions/Advice Hygiene with ADHD

Hi to all my ADHD friends!

I have ADHD and I have my whole life struggled with my hygiene.

I hate to talk about this but the few times I have done it with my friends with ADHD I feel less alone so I hope this will have the same effect. I also wanna say that I would appreciate if you kept your judgements and negative comments to yourself (since I’ve also experienced that when talking about this)

First of all, I absolutely hate to shower. It has so many steps, I hate the feeling of water on my body and I really struggle to start. This makes it harder for me to workout cause the thought of taking a shower is so overwhelming.

I also struggle with steps like brushing my teeth and remembering steps in my routine!

Also other weekly things like shaving, cutting my nails!

Please tell me that I’m not alone and if you’re having any advice or anything I would appreciate it! I’m really embarrassed about it!

Update: I’m genuinely so thankful for every single comment under this post! I’ve never felt this seen and understood before. I’m so proud of everyone that has shared their stories and I wish you all the best ❤️

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u/Butteraddict13 9d ago

I do brush my teeth as often as possible due to previous cavities it caused me so im just automatically doing it but for showering its the same like i have long curly hair and not only i have to double shampoo and it takes a while to fully shower but also when i need to apply products after and dryit, it takes even longer, but since i have to go to work or school and have a huge fear of judgement i force myself to shower as often as i can. But you are definitely not alone, everyone got something similar with different severities so dont feel alone and i hope it gets easier for you in the future :D

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u/Extreme_Foundation66 9d ago

Thank you so much for this comment! I honestly got so happy reading your comment since I also have naturally curly hair! You’re the first ADHD person I’ve “met” that understands that struggle. Everyone just keeps on saying how jealous they are of my curls but they don’t understand how much easier my life would me without them. I used to constantly have that discussion with people as a teenager haha :)

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u/Butteraddict13 9d ago

Yess omg ever since i decided to grow it longer it takes me a good 30-40 min to shower and a whole 30min to apply mousse and cream and another 30-40min to properly dry with or without diffuser:') but also one good thing is although i naturally dont smell or get oily hair as fast as everyone else specially cause of my curls i use the Mark Anthony coconut curl cream and between showers when i need to fix my hair by spraying water and re applying some of that cream, the smell is so good lots of people think i just got out of the shower so def recommend:D

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u/Extreme_Foundation66 9d ago

Thank you so much! I’m sorry you’re struggling with this but I’m so happy I found someone that understands this problem!! I went to the hairdresser today and it’s honestly the best feeling that I don’t have to think about it for a few days

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u/Butteraddict13 9d ago

Yess happy it made you feel better! But def give that cream a go if you haven't already :D

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u/Extreme_Foundation66 9d ago

I will!! I just added it to my list, thank you so much and take care!

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u/Butteraddict13 9d ago

You as well lmk how you like it if you end up using it:)