jessie
Denver, United States
Armchair psychiatrist
Today, I was informed that I am, in fact, faking my depression. Why? Because I shower daily. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
someone who is depressed
United States
Savings
Today, I've found that the water bill has been much lower than usual as of late. I then realized that this is because I'm so depressed and hardly get out at all, that I've stopped showering or even taking care of myself in general. Who do I have to impress, anyway? FML
sad smelly thing
United States
Letting yourself go
Today, I told my mom I wanted to see a doctor, because I feel like I’m slipping into depression. I told her I was so sad, I didn’t shower for 4 days. Her response? “I don’t believe that. You’ve always had great hygiene!” Duh, I’m not myself lately! Thanks for noticing. FML
Anonymous
Where has the time gone?
Today, I realized that I haven’t showered in a week. I feel disgusted that I took so long to notice, it didn’t even cross my mind at all. Due to my depression, I’ve lost all motivation. FML
emily
Denver, United States
Is your dad called Jordan?
Today, my dad insists I have to deep clean my bathroom multiple times a day, because in his words: “Once a day just isn’t cutting it.” I have depression. FML
Anonymous
United States
Lonely
Today, I left my empty shower running so I could pretend I didn't still live alone. FML
jess
Denver, United States
BO Central
Today, I was loudly asked if I'd rubbed poop all over myself this morning. I shower three times a day, brush my teeth for 10 minutes twice a day, and wear copious amounts of antiperspirant. FML
Nasty
United States
Grief hits us all differently
Today, I just realized the last time I showered was while my grandma was still alive. My grandma died four months ago. Depression really does a number on you without you noticing. FML
Anonymous
Jesteburg, Germany
Down and out
Today, I diagnosed myself with a debilitating case of vicious circle: I am now too depressed to do the things that usually manage to pull me out of my depression. FML
anon
Romsey, United Kingdom
Today, I discovered that my expensive new shampoo smells exactly like my ex-girlfriend. So now, whenever I shower, I'm showered with depression. FML
Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2019 but it's good stuff
Shame
Today, I was so disgusted by my own body, I took a shower in the dark so I wouldn't have to look at myself. FML
Top comments
Kraths 16
Mental illness is extremely difficult to nail down because of how each person is affected differently. I have a friend who has depression that will shut down and ignore the world and another who buries their feelings so much you would never know.
Bubbilility 27
Long showers can actually be a sign of depression, but so can not showering, and so can normal length showers... turns out showers aren't a great way of diagnosing people.
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lev 11
sounds like toxic parents. they might be part of why you have depression in the first place.
spinspinsugar 12
how do you know they live with their parents? could be their SO, friend, roommate, other family members, etc.
lev 11
probably because I've read too much of r/entitledparents. there really is no indication.
Kraths 16
Mental illness is extremely difficult to nail down because of how each person is affected differently. I have a friend who has depression that will shut down and ignore the world and another who buries their feelings so much you would never know.
Bubbilility 27
Long showers can actually be a sign of depression, but so can not showering, and so can normal length showers... turns out showers aren't a great way of diagnosing people.
coius 23
I concur. A more likely measurement that would indicate depression is activities in free time. If one has a hobby they enjoyed and when given the opportunity to do said hobby and they do something else (like just binge watching tv or spacing out) instead of the hobby, it’s more likely to indicate depression than showers. Looking at a person’s free time is extremely help during diagnosis other than what some people consider a daily routine. It’s almost like asperger’s. There isn’t a test but observing interaction for a period of time is how they make an accurate diagnosis as there are different severities of being afflicted by it. Depression can have differing severities too. It’s all best caught through observation of daily acts.
KitsuneKaji 8
I know people who are so stupid like that.. but maybe try and look at it like this: You have depression, but you are still doing one daily needs function to keep yourself clean and hygienic. It's not much to other people, but it could be a HUGE win for you!