I have a few acquaintances that have developed quite a funk. I'm afraid to ask if they think they don't reek or if they have reasons that are more important to them.

I know there's research that supports bathing much less than once per day but this is different. Obviously none in months or years. Lemmers that don't ever shower or bathe, what's your reasoning? Thanks for your insight!

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[โ€“] 26 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I shower regularly now but a few years ago I had major depression and stopped showering for months. I could barely motivate myself to breathe. I'm not even kidding, I was so depressed I was struggling to breathe. People don't realize just how much effort it takes to do basic things like eat, brush your teeth, or even get out of bed when you have no will to be alive.

Even so, no one ever commented on it. Not even close family. I've always had super dry skin and I noticed that during this period my skin was actually somewhat normal. It's possible no one said anything out of kindness but I doubt it tbh. Some people just sweat/smell less than others.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 1 point 4 months ago

    I totally understand that angle and I'm sorry you ever felt that way. I'm no stranger to depression and I know it's possible seem "fine" while struggling greatly. Maybe that's all it is but I hate to think my friends are struggling that bad without talking to me about it. I'm pretty close with two of them. We talk about that kind of stuff and they haven't said they're so sad they can't shower. Pretty sure it's a conservation issue, or maybe a sensory issue. Hmmm

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