Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
Does anyone else have a beyond messy house. I look at my house and then go to my room to sleep. I am close to being a horder. I can give my belonging away but I can't throw it away.
I keep stuff I might need one day, but when the day comes I can't find it anyway.
When I try to clean I end up spending the whole day in one small area going through little things. I also keep quitting because the kids won't help.
When I am not depressed and sleeping I will get bursts of energy I'll set a timer and every one will have to clean for that long. We seem to do ok with that, but I don't have the energy when I feel overwhelmed.
The flylady website helps. but I don't do it often enough.
I keep stuff I might need one day, but when the day comes I can't find it anyway.
When I try to clean I end up spending the whole day in one small area going through little things. I also keep quitting because the kids won't help.
When I am not depressed and sleeping I will get bursts of energy I'll set a timer and every one will have to clean for that long. We seem to do ok with that, but I don't have the energy when I feel overwhelmed.
The flylady website helps. but I don't do it often enough.
So now I have learned to have a schedule and to realize my limitations.
Is there one room that you can clean? My daughter shoves everything off of her bed, then makes her bed, then puts everything back on her bed and then one at a time puts stuff away or garbage or donate. It seems to work well for her.
And I'm fighting depression all the way around, so I sleep most of the time. And say..I will start tomorrow...