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Whereas, during my tenure at an institution of higher learning, I resided in a shared dormitory with communal bathroom facilities that were, in many instances, not subject to adequate maintenance or cleanliness standards. In light of these circumstances, I, in my capacity as a person seeking to maintain both hygiene and dignity, took measures to alleviate the discomfort caused by the unsanitary state of the aforementioned facilities.
Specifically, I engaged in the practice of disposing of certain bodily fluids in the basin, as this method was, at the time, the most reasonable and effective means to fulfill my physiological needs, given the prevailing conditions. This action, though initially performed out of necessity, has since evolved into a habitual behavior, carried over into subsequent living arrangements, including my tenure at a paying guest accommodation ("PG") and my current domicile.
Today, while engaged in a separate and unrelated activity (specifically, the consumption of food), I found myself once again executing this action, which I now refer to as a "milestone" in the continued existence of this routine. The act of liquid waste disposal, though performed without deliberate intent, has become a matter of reflexive action—an automatic response to a long-standing habit formed under specific environmental conditions.
While the action itself is not inherently damaging or unlawful, I hereby seek counsel on the appropriate course of action to terminate this persistent practice. I request insight into whether this behavior may be categorized as an "unlawful habit" or whether there exist any established psychological, behavioral, or rehabilitative methods for the cessation of such a deeply rooted routine.
Further, I am interested in determining whether such habitual conduct might be construed as a defense to negligence, should it ever come under scrutiny in a future scenario.
I await any expert opinions or precedents that may assist in resolving this matter.