Psychologist Reveals Reasons For Depression People To Be Lazy To Take A Shower

JAKARTA - For some people, bathing is a normal routine that is done without thinking. But for those who are experiencing depression, this simple activity can feel very heavy, not infrequently avoided at all. Psychological experts explain that this is not just a matter of laziness, but is closely related to the symptoms of depression itself.

Depression can cause a person to lose energy, feel unmotivated, and experience brain fog or mental confusion. All of this creates daily activities, including bathing, so it is very difficult to do. Even getting out of bed can feel like a big challenge.

Dr. Robertaaphir, a clinical psychologist who handles patients with depression, explains that extreme fatigue is one of the main causes.

"One of the reasons why people with depression have difficulty taking a shower is because their energy and motivation have decreased greatly," explained telas, quoted from the Medical News Today page on Saturday, May 10.

"Even if they want to take a shower, their bodies may be too tired to do it," he added.

This phenomenon is also related to the so-called executive dysfunction, which is a disorder in the brain function that regulates a person's ability to initiate, plan, and complete tasks. Symptoms of executive dysfunction include:

- Difficult to start activities

- Can't prioritize tasks

- Difficulty moving from one activity to another

Research shows this disorder is very common in people with depression. In fact, studies in 2011 noted that a decrease in self-cleaning such as lazy bathing could become a real symptom of this condition.

Apart from physical and brain function, emotional factors also play a major role. People with depression tend to have negative thoughts about themselves, including feeling unfit to take care of their bodies.

"They may feel inappropriate to keep themselves clean",

"Feeling dirty and unkempt can strengthen their negative self-image. As a result, bathing is not important," he continued.

How To Overcome

Even though it feels difficult, there is a way to overcome this challenge. One of the methods recommended byTEN is to break down bathing activities into small steps so that they don't feel too heavy.

For example, getting out of bed, going to the bathroom, turning on the shower, taking off clothes, going into the bathroom, wetting your body with water, using soap, rinseing, drying your body, and returning to bed if necessary.

By focusing on one step at a time, a person will not feel too burdened by the entire shower process.

Interestingly, bathing or bathing warm water can actually help reduce symptoms of depression, even if it's only temporary. The warmth of water can have a relaxation effect on the body.

"Bathing can help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. In addition, taking care of yourself, even though it's simple, can provide self-esteem boosts for those who feel unfit."

Some Tips To Make Bathing Easier

- Use a bath seat so you can sit while taking a shower

- Choose a fragrant and pleasant soap or bath product

- Try bathing while listening to music

- Use a shower with a handle so you don't have to stand for a long time