When I was in seventh grade, I decided I was an adult, and as an adult I had to take a shower every day before school. And so it was. I had probably the most showerful period of my life in the seventh grade. It felt good: I always knew I was clean. It also took me a lot of effort. The next year when my parents separated I was not able to keep up with this rigorous shower schedule.

And it’s kinda been a problem even since, showering, that is.

Like:

Right now, I am sick, but I am literally not depressed at all and I have no idea when I last showered. I think maybe it was last Wednesday, so a week and a day ago?

Should I know that offhand when I last showered? How often should I shower anyway? I typically lie to therapists, I’ll say, “Oh I shower twice a week,” and without fail they are still horrified. Like, twice a week regularly would be close enough for me. I would feel close enough to a successful hygienist at that point.

So anyway this just goes out to all my people who for whatever reason have problems with ADLs. Shit is hard. I see you.