I am 17 and I have not showered in at least a month. Is this bad? I am going to respond in a way that is not going to be cruel to you, as many answers you have received are. They are telling you that either you have a mental disorder or that what you are doing is offensive to others. These could be true, but let me fill in a bit more so that you can work this out. First, I understand. Many people are not keeping up with grooming like they would have before COVID. Women go without makeup for days. You may be tempted not to brush your hair for a few days or change your clothing. When we don’t have a social force telling us to wash up, people tend to get a bit lazy. This could be something as simple as, well, no one is going to see me anyway, so what’s the difference? After all, we are supposed to maintain a six-foot radius from other people, out of range of their noses. Plus, most are wearing masks, so they are simply smelling their own breath. If there was ever a time you could get away with not showering, now is certainly the time. You could be talking yourself out of it. I knew a couple of guys who would convince themselves that they didn’t have time for self-care. Also, it’s winter, so I am not certain if this is a factor for you. My entire family has been very tired, and even the dogs are sleeping more because of the poor weather. It can become easy to get unmotivated during the winter time, when all you want to do is binge-watch Netflix, eat stew, and roam around in your favorite PJs and slippers. As a counselor, one woman I treated was always unwashed. She had a lot of problems with paranoia and such, but she also did not seem to wash up. I learned why, eventually: she had no running water or heat in her house. I have also seen people neglect their self-care when they are smoking a lot of pot, for example. One thing that you need to keep in mind is that self-care is neglected when people are suffering from issues such as drug addiction, depression, and other health challenges. As a matter of fact, when therapist assess new clients, the first thing they do is take a look at the person’s appearance for unwashed hair, unbrushed teeth, odor, messy clothing, or anything else that could indicate that the person is being challenged with keeping up with their hygiene. It doesn’t have to be that reason. People just go through funks at times, and it doesn’t have to mean that you are suffering from depression. This is not something that happens suddenly. The criteria for diagnosis of these conditions is usually over a longer period of time than a few weeks. Also, if it’s the only thing that is going on, it’s not enough to determine a diagnosis of depression. My best advice is to see what is going on in your life. Wintertime blues and COVID could be responsible, but also, gauge your mood. Are you going through a difficult time right now? Did something major happen that has upset you? Do you feel fed up? Are you just feeling lazy and don’t know why? It could indicate depression, but it could also just be the fact that you are not getting enough sunlight in the winter, which could zap your energy and motivation. With some introspection, you could get to the source. Think of our behaviors as the evidence of something going on, a personal issue. When people yell, they have had verbal abuse in their childhood, for example. A behavior you are questioning (which is really great, by the way, that you are doing this) could indicate a deeper, unresolved problem or a physical problem. Just keep questioning, and you can eventually find the answer. And, of course, you can always seek counseling if you need help. Have your parents arrange an appointment for you if you need to speak with someone. EDIT: Hi Everyone. Thanks for participating in this discussion. I want to clarify a couple of things. One, I did not imply that all people suffering from drug addiction do not wash regularly. In my experience out of the people I have known, I did notice some who smoked pot every single day, their hair looked pretty greasy and unkempt. That was back in college. Naturally, people these days might smoke pot for medical reasons, so I get it. I think people have good points about finding other ways to wash up if they cannot take showers and baths. Also, people from other countries, it’s simply not the norm there. On the flip side, it’s true that people who cannot or do not wash up as often could get more rashes and skin infections. Whatever this teenager is going through, however, I do hope that the one thing that stood out was that we can all be kinder and more understanding of each other, and the way to do that is to suspend judgment. We don’t really know what’s going on in another person’s life, and judgment leveled at another human being can be really hurtful, and if the people who are dishing out were to be on the receiving end of it, I’m sure they would not be very happy about it. I thank you for your comments and thoughts. https://www.quora.com/I-am-17-and-I-have-not-showered-in-at-least-a-month-Is-this-bad/answer/Kirsten-Schuder?ch=15&oid=264821948&share=e4bb3a18&srid=5KxEM&target_type=answer

How many times do we have to shout from the rooftops about the rampant issue of fake beauty products on Amazon? Seriously, this is a crisis that deserves our immediate attention and outrage! The online beauty shopping scene has turned into the Wild West, where scams run wild and innocent consumers are left to suffer the consequences. If you’re still believing that you can trust every product on Amazon, wake up! Let’s talk about the blatant dishonesty that’s plaguing the beauty industry online. It’s nothing short of disgraceful how fake beauty products are flooding the market, disguised in shiny packaging that practically screams “trust me!” But guess what? They don’t deserve your trust! With the rise of counterfeit products, the quality of what you put on your skin is at risk. These fraudulent items can cause serious harm, and yet, Amazon seems to be doing little to combat this issue. Why? Because it’s all about profits for them! Every day, unsuspecting shoppers are lured into purchasing these subpar impostors, believing they’re getting a deal. That’s a joke! You’re not getting a deal; you’re getting scammed! If you think you’re saving money by buying a “discount” beauty product, you’re really just throwing your hard-earned cash into a bottomless pit of deceit. It’s infuriating! How many reviews do we have to read about people breaking out in rashes or suffering allergic reactions because they trusted a product that turned out to be a fake? The article on spotting fake beauty products on Amazon provides some tips and advice, but let’s be honest: the fact that we even need such guidance is a disgrace in itself. Why is Amazon not stepping up and implementing stricter regulations for sellers? Why is it so easy for scammers to thrive in this marketplace? It’s as if the platform is saying, “We don’t care what you sell, just give us our cut!” It’s time for consumers to demand better transparency and accountability from online retailers. If you want to protect yourself, be vigilant! Check for verified sellers, read reviews with a critical eye, and be suspicious of prices that seem too good to be true. But remember, the burden shouldn’t fall solely on consumers to police the market. Amazon needs to get its act together and take responsibility for the products sold on its platform. It’s high time they stop playing the role of passive bystander and start actively filtering out these fake beauty products! Let’s not accept this as the new normal. Spreading awareness is crucial, and we need to hold these companies accountable for the pain they’re causing. Enough is enough—let’s demand a safer, more reliable online shopping experience for beauty products! #FakeBeautyProducts #AmazonScams #OnlineShopping #ConsumerProtection #BeautySafety

In a world that feels increasingly distant, I find myself sitting alone, grappling with the weight of emotions that seem too heavy to bear. Every day, the same question echoes in my mind: “What MacBook should I buy?” It’s a simple inquiry, yet it stirs something deeper within me. The laughter of friends, the shared moments of joy, and the comfort of companionship feel like a distant memory, overshadowed by an ever-growing sense of loneliness. It’s ironic, isn’t it? People reach out to me for advice on buying a MacBook, searching for guidance in their decision-making. They want to know which model fits their needs, which specs will enhance their creative pursuits, and which design will spark joy. But as I type out my responses, I can’t help but feel a pang of sorrow. I am here, ready to help them choose the right tools to stay connected, all while feeling completely disconnected myself. As I discuss the features of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, I wonder if they realize that my heart is aching. I pour my emotions into describing the sleek designs, the powerful processors, and the vibrant displays. Yet, each word feels like a whisper in the void—an attempt to fill the silence that looms around me. I advise them on storage options and battery life, all the while battling my own sense of inadequacy. Am I enough? Can I offer them more than just product recommendations? They don’t see the tears behind my words, the heaviness in my chest. While they gather around their new devices, excited for the conversations and connections they will create, I sit here, longing for just one person to ask me how I’m doing. I wish someone would reach out, not just to ask for advice, but to genuinely check in on me. It’s a reminder of the isolation that creeps in when the world feels too big, and I feel too small. So, I pour my heart into these recommendations, hoping that somehow, my words can bridge the gap between me and the vibrant life I once knew. Each time I hit "send," I’m reminded of how much I crave connection, how much I miss being part of a community that understands, that listens, that cares. I’m left with an empty screen, a lingering silence, and the bittersweet realization that sometimes, sharing knowledge is not enough to fill the void of loneliness. If you’re out there, reading this, know that you’re not alone. We’re all searching for something—whether it’s the perfect MacBook or a heartfelt conversation. Let’s not forget to look beyond the questions and really connect with one another, because in this vast world, the most valuable thing we can share is our hearts. #Loneliness #Heartbreak #Connection #MacBookAdvice #EmotionalHealing

Can a marriage survive infidelity and healing after an affair? I have a gift, and it’s the same gift I use to try to help every single client I have. That gift is the ability to accept reality, through logic, in a very polarizing way. Because when emotions get involved, you are letting your trauma from your past dictate how much pain you should endure. Loving yourself, your boundaries, should be designed around logic. Because any and all decisions you make based on emotions, you are simply abusing yourself if those decisions are keeping you in a situation logic should remove you from. If you want to know a rational answer, then just give yourself the same advice you would give a friend or sibling. Friend comes up and says that they just had the same thing done to them that your partner did to you, what are you going to tell that friend? Right. Because your TRAUMA is not involved in that situation. And no, it’s not different. Your love for others is what causes you to want them to be okay, to remove them from toxic situations, and you need to give that same love to yourself. It can be hard, and I get that, because EVERY part of your fear from your past, all the voices telling you you’re not good enough, that you’re going to fail, that if someone hurts you it’s because of something you did, that if you want love you have to suffer for it, and everything else the world has tried to tell you since you were little, get PIS*ED AS HE** and start telling those voices to STFU. Enough is enough. You’ve suffered enough. It’s time to stop. https://www.quora.com/Can-a-marriage-survive-infidelity-and-healing-after-an-affair/answer/King-7250?ch=15&oid=1477743860909097&share=fb2f0f30&srid=5KxEM&target_type=answer

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Once an employee gives notice, it's too late. People don’t quit jobs, they quit poor leadership, broken cultures, and stagnant environments. A colleague once told me: “I didn’t leave because of the workload or pay, I left because I couldn’t see myself thriving there anymore.” And that’s the real issue. Employees rarely leave for a single reason. They leave because of the culture, the leadership, and a lack of opportunity to grow. Here’s why your team might be walking out: Retention isn’t about hiring more people to fill empty seats. It’s about asking: Why are they leaving in the first place? Here are the top reasons employees quit: 1) They feel invisible. - When was the last time you recognized their contributions? 2) Growth has stalled. - If there’s no development or career path, people will outgrow you. 3) Feedback is a joke. - Micromanaging isn’t feedback. Silence isn’t either. 4) Culture feels toxic. - Gossip, favoritism, or burnout damages morale faster than you think. 5) Pay doesn’t match the value. - People notice when their paycheck doesn’t reflect their effort. 6) Leaders don’t inspire. - Great leadership isn’t about authority, it’s about empowerment. 7) Work-life balance is a myth. - When “flexibility” feels like a trap, people won’t stay. What companies get wrong about retention: → Exit interviews won’t save you. By the time someone quits, they’ve already mentally left months ago. → Perks don’t replace purpose. Free coffee won’t fix poor leadership or lack of appreciation. → High turnover is expensive. Losing employees costs more than just their salary, it’s morale, momentum, and knowledge walking out the door. Be the reason they stay, not the reason they leave. What’s your take? Let’s hear it in the comments. ♻️ Repost this to your network if you found it insightful! #resignation #retention #jobs #advice #tips #employee #burnouts #stress #hiring #worklifebalance #flexibility #toxicity #workculture #purpose