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Chloe12

516d

I have trouble with hygiene and I'm struggling with brushing my teeth every day any tips?

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    • LucyLou

      440d

      I am a dental hygienist and I love BURST electric toothbrush and all their toothpastes (my kids love marshmallow flavor the most) You can use my link & it will give you my professional discount. $80+ at Walmart but this link brings it down to $40 and gives you free shipping! šŸŖ„šŸ¦· https://www.burstoralcare.com?coupon_code=XMPHQJ

    • LucyLou

      440d

      I am a dental hygienist and I love BURST electric toothbrush and all their toothpastes (my kids love marshmallow flavor the most) You can use my link & it will give you my professional discount. $80+ at Walmart but this link brings it down to $40 and gives you free shipping! šŸŖ„šŸ¦· https://www.burstoralcare.com?coupon_code=XMPHQJ

    • canadaisntreal

      514d

      same. i have had a lot of trouble with brushing my teeth for a looot of my life. it sucks. and itā€™s also awful how people tell you that youā€™re gross or whatever and itā€™s like, itā€™s not like i donā€™t want to. itā€™s that i feel like i canā€™t. itā€™s that my brain basically wonā€™t let me. it sucks. i am definitely still trying to figure it out. tasks like brushing teeth and stuff have always been hard for me because theyā€™re like everyday tasks. they never end. itā€™s awful. i think thereā€™s some value in what some others here have said for sure. itā€™s not easy by any means. but compromising with yourself is better than nothing. doing something is better than nothing. iā€™m still trying to fully accept that truth and act like it is true too (which it is). i always try to remember that itā€™s unfortunately unrealistic to believe that iā€™ll start brushing my teeth twice a day one day and then do it every day onwards. you might know this already, but i want to emphasize that itā€™s not all or nothing. you can do this! itā€™s a process, not a thing that happens one day and then sticks around fully.

    • Wednesday_7

      514d

      My mom brushes my teeth every few days.

    • quietkatt

      514d

      having the same issue

    • AdorableOrca

      516d

      Itā€™s a challenge for me, too. I have a habit tracker right next to my bedroom door that I check off every day. If my executive dysfunction is really bad, though, I go to iPhone alarms or the Structured app on my phone. If itā€™s affordable, go for an electric toothbrush/sonicare toothbrush.

    • lunar__dude

      516d

      Mouthwash and baby wipes are my best friends during a flare for this reason. Dry shampoo can also be helpful. I also use childrenā€™s toothbrushes and toothpaste when it gets really bad because it makes me less nauseous and itā€™s a less overwhelming flavor

    • Turtle_

      516d

      Depending on the person doing something like getting a fun colorful toothbrush or a fun flavored kids toothpaste or maybe an electric toothbrush could make the task exciting enough that its a bit easier?

      • Asteroidrose

        516d

        @Turtle_ that actually really helps. thank you

        • Turtle_

          516d

          @Asteroidrose glad i could help, my dms are open, wishing u the best of luck!!

    • Turtle_

      516d

      My best advice is to compromise with yourself, like get a mouthwash thatā€™s antisepticā€”not ideal but better than nothing. And baby wipes to clean your face/necessary body parts can be less draining than a full shower. You wont be able to make yourself suddenly capable of the self care routines youā€™d probably like to implement, but you can get creative in improving your situation.

    • Asteroidrose

      516d

      im wondering the same thing. i have trouble with it too

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