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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 20 MIN

I Know You’re Horribly Depressed, But You Still Need To Wash Your Butt

from The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers · host Scott Eilers

Head to http://cozyearth.com and use my code DRSCOTT for up to 20% off to make your home the best part of life. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here!Depression isn’t glamorous—and one of the most humiliating symptoms can be what it does to hygiene.When depression gets bad, people stop showering, brushing their teeth, washing their hair, doing laundry… and then shame kicks in. You isolate, you feel disgusting, you assume everyone hates you, and the spiral gets worse.In this video, I share my highest-conviction strategies for rebuilding hygiene during depression—without making it another reason to hate yourself.If you’ve been ashamed about this, I want you to hear it clearly: you are not alone. And you can rebuild from here.If my podcast has helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeperNext Steps:📩 Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.About me:I know what it is to feel hopelessly stuck and worthless to the world in general. I also know what it is to live without those feelings. I’m both a Clinical Psychology specializing in treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, and a human who has spent more than a decade managing sever depression and anxiety.Mental Health Coaching with meTherapy with me (for people in Iowa)Find me on YouTubeResources🪣 Get my free 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles.😴 Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps with my new Sleep Workbook.📖 My 1st book: For When Everything is BurningDisclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.But I do care.

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