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I have trouble with hygiene and I'm struggling with brushing my teeth every day any tips?
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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same. i have had a lot of trouble with brushing my teeth for a looot of my life. it sucks. and itās also awful how people tell you that youāre gross or whatever and itās like, itās not like i donāt want to. itās that i feel like i canāt. itās that my brain basically wonāt 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 theyāre like everyday tasks. they never end. itās awful. i think thereās some value in what some others here have said for sure. itās not easy by any means. but compromising with yourself is better than nothing. doing something is better than nothing. iām still trying to fully accept that truth and act like it is true too (which it is). i always try to remember that itās unfortunately unrealistic to believe that iāll 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 itās not all or nothing. you can do this! itās a process, not a thing that happens one day and then sticks around fully.
My mom brushes my teeth every few days.
having the same issue
Itās 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 itās affordable, go for an electric toothbrush/sonicare toothbrush.
Mouthwash and baby wipes are my best friends during a flare for this reason. Dry shampoo can also be helpful. I also use childrenās toothbrushes and toothpaste when it gets really bad because it makes me less nauseous and itās a less overwhelming flavor
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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?
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@Turtle_ that actually really helps. thank you
@Asteroidrose glad i could help, my dms are open, wishing u the best of luck!!
My best advice is to compromise with yourself, like get a mouthwash thatās antisepticānot 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 youād probably like to implement, but you can get creative in improving your situation.
im wondering the same thing. i have trouble with it too
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