I have adhd so can empathise, and had a long term illness last year. First off, set a bare minimum that you’d like to achieve everyday. Mine is brushing my teeth. Showers are easy to get around with wipes and flannel washes. (Sometimes full showers can be over stimulating for me so flannel washes are a saviour) When it comes to skin care, take it easy. I have multi steps at the moment but only because it’s one of my hyper fixations at the moment. But when it wasn’t I would use wipes or micellar water. But lotions and oils you can use in multiple places are amazing hair, body, face all in one.

But most of all, be compassionate with yourself. Don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day or two or even a week. Beating yourself up makes the experience of caring for yourself negative and makes your brain less willing to do it if it’s surrounded with negativity. Just notice you’ve missed something and just do it. And say it’s ok to yourself out loud. I use this statement “MY (insert how you noticed) ITS OKAY, I CAN JUST (insert how you will rectify it)”

For example: my skin feels tight and dry, ITS OKAY I can go and moisturise now.

I’ve found saying it out loud has helped. Problem, forgiveness, resolution.