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Talking I showered on my own for the first time - March 30th 2021, 07:12 PM
I'm 16 and for all my life I've struggled with doing things on my own, both because of my mental health also sometimes I just wasn't taught how to do certain things!

Today I showered myself for the first time. Well, I have done it before, but it was always rushed because I was anxious so I didn't get very clean. My mum got the water the right temperature for me and put the shampoo/conditioner and body wash on different sides so I could tell the difference without my glasses, and I did it! I wet my hair, washed it, rinsed it, and then I cleaned my body too. I felt in control, and I also felt a lot less embarassed.

I'm so very proud of myself. In addition, since it was a nice day, i went outside in the garden three times in 20 minute or so intervals. This is a really big step for me. I can now clean myself on my own without needing too much help. I'm proud.

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Re: I showered on my own for the first time - March 30th 2021, 09:06 PM
This is amazing news! I'm so glad you were able to do this for yourself, and it sounds like it's really boosted your mood too. I hope that this proves to you that you're more than just your bad days.

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Re: I showered on my own for the first time - March 31st 2021, 07:09 AM
That is such amazing news and you have every right to be proud of yourself!

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Re: I showered on my own for the first time - March 31st 2021, 12:45 PM
Well done! I'm happy for your achievements!
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Re: I showered on my own for the first time - March 31st 2021, 10:41 PM
Soda, this is absolutely fantastic news! You most definitely should be proud of yourself. This is huge! You're making such great steps in a positive direction for yourself.
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Re: I showered on my own for the first time - April 1st 2021, 02:20 AM
That is amazing! You should be proud!

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Re: I showered on my own for the first time - April 2nd 2021, 02:52 PM
Soda, I am so proud of you and happy for you! I know you posted something earlier in the day about struggling; but looks like that shower really lifted your mood. It's funny, people tell me all the time "take a shower and go outside, you'll feel so much better" and every time I do both, it's like... DUH!

We just need something to give us that little push, no matter how big or insignificant.
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Re: I showered on my own for the first time - April 3rd 2021, 08:04 PM
As someone who has struggled with similar issues when I was your age, I think you've done brilliantly with showering by yourself! It's also good to know that you spent some time in the garden too

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