Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
We are refinishing our family room and it is taking a long time. I grew up in a house where every night everything got put away and everything looked nice. I have severed my ties with my parents because I could not put up with the emotionall abuse anymore. I am trying to learn a new way to live and not be so hard on myself when I do not get everything done. My parents always finished a job even if it met working into the evening. I am trying not to let the mess bother me. I also learned this week that I need two complete knee replacements. I have not been able to work around the house like I use too because of my knees. The mess is bothering me big time and causing me big anxiety. It urts me to walk so I limit the amount of walking I do. I am trying to distract myself and do little chunks of work around the house but I can't seem to focus. I also have O.C.D. which is starting to flair up do to the anxiety. Does anybody have any ideas? I am on meds and I see a therapist.
Becky
Becky
I have recently discovered that most of my anxiety comes from my parents. I am unsure what will become of me when they pass away.
Sometimes I think it's just me and my issue, but after I had my husband turn in an anxious mess at my parents house he confirmed what it was.
I also have done recent updates to our new home. My kitchen was missing a wall for 5 months. Eventually I just ignored it. Take baby steps. If it makes you feel better to have things in their place then make sure you put your tools away at night before you go to bed. Also, you can make sure everything else is in its place, like laundry or the dishes, etc.
Lastly, it's just clutter. I know it's causing you anxiety and that makes it important. But look at it and say, "it's just clutter."