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Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Nnamdipapa(m): 7:01pm On Jul 22, 2025
Onkoolos:
I bath once in a week. i dont feel anything.. may be you have cancer of the skin
Once a week? Damn!

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Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Godfullsam(m): 7:01pm On Jul 22, 2025
Rindo69:
Your hypothalamus which is the body's thermostat is not functioning properly so when you miss a bath, you miss cooling your body which then leads to you having a fever.

- believe this comment at your own risk
See how you sounded like an intelligent person until I saw your last statement .

Chai!
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Mrhonesty: 7:01pm On Jul 22, 2025
Once a week? Please, where do you live


quote author=Onkoolos post=136191305]I bath once in a week. i dont feel anything.. may be you have cancer of the skin[/quote]
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Yesyoudidit: 7:02pm On Jul 22, 2025
Yesyoudidit
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Blitzking: 7:02pm On Jul 22, 2025
Go UK or Canada..going 3 days straight without bathing go become normal.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by AngelSlay: 7:03pm On Jul 22, 2025
bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.

Does anyone else experience this?
🧠 1. Psychosomatic Response (Mind-Body Connection)
If you've developed a strong mental association between bathing and feeling clean or well, your body might respond negatively when you skip it. The fever might be a stress response from your subconscious triggering inflammation or increased body temperature.

Some people develop real physical symptoms (like fever, stomach ache, or headaches) due to routine disruption, anxiety, or OCD-related habits.

2. Underlying Skin or Immune Condition
If you sweat heavily or have sensitive skin, skipping a bath could allow bacteria or fungi to overgrow, especially in humid environments. This could trigger a mild immune response that manifests as a fever.

Do you notice any itching, rashes, or body odor when it happens?

3. Dust, Sweat, or Allergens
If you go to bed without bathing, you're taking in sweat, dust, or environmental allergens from the day into your bed. This can trigger inflammatory responses while you sleep — possibly mistaken for or leading to a fever.

What You Can Do:

Track your symptoms: Log when this happens. Include weather, stress levels, meals, sleep, and how you felt mentally.

See a doctor: Especially if your fever is 38.5°C (101.3°F) or higher. Rule out hidden infections, autoimmune issues, or allergies.

Try wiping down with warm water and mild soap even if you can’t shower — see if that prevents the fever.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by AngelSlay: 7:04pm On Jul 22, 2025
Nnamdipapa:
Once a week? Damn!

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Little wonder the comment section stinks.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Abbeytoy(m): 7:05pm On Jul 22, 2025
Onkoolos:
Bathing more than once a week is very dangerous to your body
Says who?
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Adeyinka123: 7:05pm On Jul 22, 2025
You're suffering from Bathinmiasis
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Rapwiz(m): 7:05pm On Jul 22, 2025
This reminds me of the advice my uncle gave me during his in-laws' burials, we were very close to the speaker I couldn't hear a thing embarassed
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Nnamdipapa(m): 7:06pm On Jul 22, 2025
AngelSlay:
Little wonder the comment section stinks.
Of course, we are not being paid to comment so it is based purely on our discretion. Not my duty to further Seuns business.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by duduade(m): 7:13pm On Jul 22, 2025
Onkoolos:
I bath once in a week. i dont feel anything.. may be you have cancer of the skin
You need help 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by femi4: 7:17pm On Jul 22, 2025
bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.

Does anyone else experience this?
It's in your head
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by spencekat(m): 7:18pm On Jul 22, 2025
How will a sane person skip taking his or her bath in a day?
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by sholikay(m): 7:18pm On Jul 22, 2025
I’m in same predicament… I dare not sleep without bathing.. I will be hot while sleeping or inadequate sleep or nightmares..
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Ecomfreecourse: 7:21pm On Jul 22, 2025
bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.

Does anyone else experience this?
Check your blood pressure, because normally not taking bath a whole day disturbs alot ranging from restlessness to lack of concentration etc. so may be your blood pressure is a little higher than usual when you feel that stress from not taking to our bath.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by AngelahFlo(m): 7:22pm On Jul 22, 2025
Rindo69:
Your hypothalamus which is the body's thermostat is not functioning properly so when you miss a bath, you miss cooling your body which then leads to you having a fever.

- believe this comment at your own risk
I wanted to support your claim but on second thought I don't agree. I think his body has been programmed to having a bath a day that if he misses, his brain fires a.message to his body, prompting him to run a temperature such that he needs to cool it down with a dip. In my case if I don't clean my tongue after brushing my teeth. I feel an incompleteness in my being until I've done the required routine. His case is a routine induced Adaptation gone overboard.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Kobojunkie: 7:22pm On Jul 22, 2025
bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.
Does anyone else experience this?
Mental programming. You should probably consult a professional mental health therapists for the help you seek. undecided
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Delenla(m): 7:22pm On Jul 22, 2025
Your mind is playing games on you cos it's not used to not bathing as usual.
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Spidermon: 7:26pm On Jul 22, 2025
My own na if i no knack in 3 weeks. E go dey do me like say i wan turn to werewolf
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by ThunderfireNLMO: 7:37pm On Jul 22, 2025
Randal:
When I see such post I remember the blessings I got from my grandmother before she breathe her last breathe years ago. She put her hand on my head and said my grandson People will waste their time to read your comments And today is that day😭😭
You're too old for this. By the way, this is a stale joke😋
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Apcshit: 7:41pm On Jul 22, 2025
Onkoolos:
I bath once in a week. i dont feel anything.. may be you have cancer of the skin
Once a week? Even in a cold climate this is not acceptable
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by PrinceofSarcasm: 7:43pm On Jul 22, 2025
bummyla:
Am I the only one that runs high fever if I skip bathing for 1 day? This has been going on for 5 years now. If for any reason I don't bath throughout the day and go to bed, I start running fever from my sleep.

Does anyone else experience this?
Likely HIV. Your immune system is compromised
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by IGBOSON1: 7:45pm On Jul 22, 2025
I'm afraid i can't be of help on this one as i can't imagine going through the day without having at least one bath....two if i go out!
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Ganjafama(m): 7:48pm On Jul 22, 2025
ThunderfireNLMO:
You're too old for this. By the way, this is a stale joke😋
How old is he?
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Henix(m): 7:52pm On Jul 22, 2025
Do people skip taking bath? I mean, you are meant to take bath twice a day
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by happney65: 7:53pm On Jul 22, 2025
Goodlady:
You're the child of mammywater. You need to connect to ya mother every time.
Walahi cos WTF. grin
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by Akano5(m): 7:58pm On Jul 22, 2025
Onkoolos:
Bathing more than once a week is very dangerous to your body
Damn😀
Re: Am I The Only One That Runs High Fever If I Skip Bathing For 1 Day? by SmartyPants(m): 7:59pm On Jul 22, 2025
flokii:
It means you can't join Military especially the Special Forces unit.
You can go weeks inside trenches or thick forests keeping eye on targets.. you'll now say you have headache because you didn't bathe?. Very funny.
cheesy but did he tell you he wants to join any such organization?
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