Discussion Hygiene tips for really bad days

[LoveroftheDark]

Take it slow
Where are you hurrying anyway? Take ur time, even if it's an hour or more. Progress is progress.

Routine
Hair once 2-3 days
Ass etc.
Armpits *if I remember
get out of the bath/shower
*Face (3-5 days, strong cleanser with some kind of acid)

You can switch face after hair or before routine but I do it after everything because I forget.

Deodorant is your best friend, secondly after dry shampoo.

You can leave your tips, just be respectful

 

[Rose Mine]

Baby wipes are good if you can't shower. I don't think they fully clean you but if you wipe down your body with them you will feel a lot cleaner.

Disposable tooth brushes can be good if you can't brush your teeth. I guess they are preloaded with toothpaste or powder.

 

[these_days9]

Someone on here I think suggested having a mouth rinse (with fluoride or other anti-cavity stuff) on hand when actually brushing is too much to do. It's helped me at least do some oral care.

 

[yousaidimsweet]

dry shampoo if available. sometimes it helps to just put your hair in a bun or tie it back. also on days that are really rough, i usually just drink lots of water and eat mints/chew gum.

 

[TheLastGreySky]

Honestly, one of the reasons I tend to have a partner around is because I end up neglecting myself if I don't have someone to keep up appearances for... However I very much want to stress that being codependent on someone else or "falling in love with them" isn't something beneficial if you're struggling with self-regulation in my opinion.

The thing I mainly forget about is shaving my face,
But I set daily alarms that work with my schedule with little reminder notes for all the important stuff

 

[ConfusedClouds]

This is gonna sound odd as I know a bad day for many often means bed/house bound. I struggle to keep up hygiene. I've spent too much time camping/on expeditions where I know going without anything for a while isn't too bad. But not suitable for society/civilisation.
Having work/job makes me wash/look after myself to 'keep up appearances'.
Also it would make me do some exercise - feel like I need to 'earn' my shower.