My dermatologist, Dr. R., did a mole check and examined the psoriasis on my scalp and the dry skin on my feet.
"Are you using the medications on your scalp and feet?" he asked.
"Occasionally," I reply, squirming a little. "Not as often as I should be."
"How often? He inquired. "Once a week? Less?"
"Less," I admitted.
I didn't want to say that it was much less than that.
How long does it take to slap some cream on my head before I wash my hair, and do the same with my feet (a different cream) before I put my socks on?
I am not good at developing habits.
I am not consistent.
But since that appointment I have started "self-care Saturdays." Every Saturday morning I treat my scalp before I get in the shower, and I treat my feet when I get out of the shower.
Once a week isn't enough.
But it's a start.
I've only missed one Saturday so far, so I did a "self-care Sunday" that week.
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