Published on 12, July, 2020
This is quite embarrassing to write but I'm going to do it anyway. Okay - this might just be a 'me' thing - if that's the case please just ignore this post but:
Why is getting washed and/or clean so hard?
I don't know if it is an autistic thing but getting in the shower/changing clothes/changing bedding and doing laundry is so hard for me. I am an independent adult I should be able to function better. :(
I just had a shower and washed my hair for the first time in X weeks (too ashamed to say). I feel better now and I smell nice, so why don't I manage to do it more often?
I live alone and rarely go out or see people, so my lack of washing isn't bothering anyone. I wanted to ask my weekly cleaner to help me change my sheets but I am too ashamed for her to see the state of my bed so its something I will have to tackle alone.
Anyway, if anyone can relate please comment below, or if you just want to tell me I'm being a big baby that's also fine.
Hi Autumn
I can absolutely relate to this! Personal hygiene is very challenging to me. When my husband was alive I was more aware of the need to wash but since he's no longer here I just forget more often than not. Teeth cleaning is a real issue too. I forget more often than not.
Yesterday I did housework and changed my bedding but that was only because my 9 year old granddaughter has stayed over and I know it needs to be nice for her. The washing in the laundry bin will now remain there until some time when the bin is full. Like you I know that logically it will take very little effort to sort out but out of sight out of mind is a real thing.
For the longest time I've thought it's because I'm lazy then my daughter reeled off a whole load of things that are just due to the way our brains are wired. Hurrah for knowing that!