Is it disgusting that I haven’t had the energy to wash in three weeks due to depression?

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I’m only 15 and suffer extreme depression and agoraphobia (so I don’t leave my house at all - it’s not like anyone is getting a whiff). But I have no energy or motivation at all to take care of myself. I just want to know how bad it is to other people that I can’t even take basic care of myself. I hardly have the energy to get out of bed and eat, let alone bathe myself. Nobody sees me in person due to body dysmorphia so it won’t affect anybody but myself. Thanks in advance.

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That's definitely severe and coming from someone who is seeing a therapist, you should talk to a doctor.

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I wouldn’t say it’s disgusting but it’s not healthy. I mean for me I find bathing and washing improves my mental state, the only way I can describe it is like washing away the bad things from my body and mind. Change my sheets and washing my face (maybe only this if I really don’t want to be out of my bed for long or use a lot of energy). I know it can seem like a huge step but it’s so worth it if it helps!I know it’s not the same for everyone so give it a try. Like I said I wouldn’t say it’s disgusting because it is a genuine reflection of your illness which is not your choice! Small steps like this can help you feel a little better each day! Good luck and I hope you get better soon 😘 x

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its nit discusting no one nows wha its like till they have it ive got severe depression an understand were ur coming from its not as easy as speaking to a doctor makes u feel asif u cant function cant breath eat sleep open up to someone close they can arrange opiontment with the doctor ino tha feelin when u cant even speak so let them speak for u i promise ull get thew it goid luck x

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I’m not going to lie here. I’m in the exact same position. Haven’t moved in a week only to pee. Its part of depression for some not all. I know how hard it is to get up so I’m not gonna feed the the bullshit of you need too blah blah because I definitely didn’t want to hear that. 
As long as you’re eating and you aren’t harming yourself thatswhat matters. You’ll find your motivation soon enough. don’t worry about what other people think of your depression. It’s a disease and you are trying to fight it. Keep up the fight and try to find someone you can reach out to, a friend  or family member or even one of those online chat groups that help with depression.

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I’m not going to say it’s disgusting because it’s the result of a medical condition. But poor hygiene can cause other health issues, you’ve stated it’s because of your mental health struggles and not something else, and we don’t live in pre-industrial times, so it is rather concerning that you haven’t taken care of yourself in that basic way for that long.

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I understand where you care coming from. Sometimes though just sitting in a hot bath and pampering yourself helps get rid of those worries and bad thoughts. I do this regularly even if I don't feel like it.

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you need to see a professional honey, this sounds like its not going to get better on its own.

Is it disgusting that I haven’t had the energy to wash in three weeks due to depression?

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