New here - struggling with everyday tasks like hygiene and cleaning

[AllTangledUp]

I’m new here. I’m 63 and have been on this nightmare roller coaster for 34 years. It’s so bad that I am currently on disability. It is a real struggle just to take a shower and brush my teeth everyday. Many days that doesn’t happen. My apartment currently looks like a cyclone went through it. I’m just very overwhelmed. Does anyone else feel like this?

[OneMusicFan]

Hi. Your words are heard. The struggle is real. I can only speak from my perspective & don't have an answer. Just want you to be better!

[susanjo613]

Hello and welcome. Boy can I relate to you. I’ve had depression and anxiety since 1990 following a head injury and it’s gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. I don’t feel comfortable having people over because of the state of my house. I do try to do something small everyday in terms of clean up. It does make me feel better. I also struggle with getting into the shower and brushing my teeth. I have been on disability for almost 5 years. I have a part time job that forces me to shower and it gives me a purpose. I used to be a full time occupational therapist but I can’t keep up with the demands so now I am a personal caregiver for one client. I’m not saying it’s easy because I don’t care for leaving the house but I go in 3 days a week. I also have a dog that forces me to go out at least 3 times a day. It can be frustrating because my friends don’t understand. But I understand how you are feeling

[Kittenlovr]

Good morning. Sorry you struggle with daily hygiene tasks. You are not alone. I have been struggling more this winter than any other. I recently got a peer support person and we go have coffee. It motivates me to shower and such before going. I pray you will find something that helps you.

[1CobaltBlue]

Hello, I can relate to everything you said about brushing your teeth and showering as I put the showering off too, take sponge baths instead as alternate.

Wish it wasn’t so hard for us to take care of what should be simple tasks .

My heart goes out to you .

Let’s all get through this day together…

[CatsandCheese]

I understand completely unfortunately. 62 and on disability. At least I have 3 cats so every day they eat three times, use their 3 litter boxes and one needs to be given medication twice a day. Sometimes that's all I can do. BP meds are screwing with my other meds, so extreme muscle weakness and fatigue - like Gumby in a microwave. 🍀💚