If You Hate Showering, You Probably Possess These Rare Traits

This video explores the psychological reasons why you hate showering and examines the mental health factors behind shower avoidance. Covers executive dysfunction, sensory processing issues, depression, perfectionism, transition anxiety, and vulnerability. Designed for anyone who struggles with basic self-care tasks and wants to understand the psychology behind it.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
0:36 - You Struggle with Executive Dysfunction
1:40 - You Have Sensory Processing Issues
2:33 - You're Experiencing Depression or Low Motivation
3:27 - You're Trapped by Perfectionism and All-or-Nothing Thinking
4:20 - You Struggle with Transition Anxiety
5:15 - You Feel Vulnerable and Exposed
6:09 – Conclusion

📚 RESEARCH & REFERENCES

Executive Function & ADHD

Executive Dysfunction: Barkley, R. A. (2012). "Executive Functions: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved."
Task Initiation Difficulties: "ADHD and Executive Function" (ADDitude Magazine / Journal of Attention Disorders).

Sensory Processing

Sensory Processing Disorder: Miller, L. J., et al. (2007). "Concept evolution in sensory integration" (American Journal of Occupational Therapy).
Autism & Sensory Sensitivity: "Sensory Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorders" (Frontiers in Psychology).

Depression & Self-Care

Anhedonia & Motivation: Treadway, M. T., & Zald, D. H. (2011). "Reconsidering anhedonia in depression" (Journal of Affective Disorders).
Depression and Hygiene: "Self-Care and Depression: The Connection" (Psychology Today).

Perfectionism & Anxiety

All-or-Nothing Thinking: Burns, D. D. (1980). "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy."
Transition Anxiety: "Cognitive Flexibility and Executive Function" (Neuropsychology Review).

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