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/ThatResponse4808 9d ago

Oh I just showered for the first time since Tuesday. Allowed myself out of it because I went to the pool every day this weekend and I wasn’t going anywhere after. It’s alarming how bad I have to feel before I can convince myself to shower and use a lot of shower wipes. As long as there’s no smell I can push it out further and I hattteee it but here we are haha

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u/Extreme_Foundation66 9d ago

Same same same! That’s why we love the summer right? And the worst thing is that every time it’s done Im so happy and always think “omg I feel so good I should just do it all the time”… and then we’re back in the cycle again. But seriously well done, I’m proud of you

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u/ThatResponse4808 9d ago

No for real! I’m like wow my skin seems really happy to actually have the sunscreen washed off and my hair really likes to be clean 🤡 but thank you, I actually really appreciate that 🥹🖤

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u/Extreme_Foundation66 8d ago

Of course 🩷 take care of yourself!!