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When my kids were growing up I was very organized and my house was kept clean and as neat as a house can be with two kids and a dog.
When they became teenagers I got a full time job and I slacked off a little bit but I could still have guests over without shame.
When I became depressed I had absolutely no interest in cleaning and my husband never did any so you can only imagine how things are now. I am feel completely overwhelmed and the only thing that gets done is the dishes when I can't see the sink. Now, my husband does any cleaning that gets done. However he still doesn't fix things if they need repair. I feel like the house is falling down around us.
Niether of us can understand why I don't even try to clean. I don't think there is any pill made that can fix this and I really don't know how to solve this. I know some would say just get up and do a little every day. I can't even seem to push myself to do that. This is only making me more depressed. I am taking lexapro and wellbutrin and I exercise but nothing can push me to clean. It just seems like too much. Do I need therapy? Sorry if this sounds dumb but when I am depressed I get stumped by the smallest problem. Thanks for at least reading this. I'm rambling now. Does anyone have any ideas?
When they became teenagers I got a full time job and I slacked off a little bit but I could still have guests over without shame.
When I became depressed I had absolutely no interest in cleaning and my husband never did any so you can only imagine how things are now. I am feel completely overwhelmed and the only thing that gets done is the dishes when I can't see the sink. Now, my husband does any cleaning that gets done. However he still doesn't fix things if they need repair. I feel like the house is falling down around us.
Niether of us can understand why I don't even try to clean. I don't think there is any pill made that can fix this and I really don't know how to solve this. I know some would say just get up and do a little every day. I can't even seem to push myself to do that. This is only making me more depressed. I am taking lexapro and wellbutrin and I exercise but nothing can push me to clean. It just seems like too much. Do I need therapy? Sorry if this sounds dumb but when I am depressed I get stumped by the smallest problem. Thanks for at least reading this. I'm rambling now. Does anyone have any ideas?
Your home is beyong your comprehension and you are very overwhelmed. How do I dig out? Do you have any dear, dear friends or family near by who would be willing to help you with phase one? clear out the old? I would have a small simple party of work and food and you are the captain of the effort (it doesnt go without your permission) Once phase one is complete. Cleaning may begin one room at a time. when a house gets down and dirty the easiest way to full ypurify it back to its shine is to move out the furniture one room at a time and clean, paint parts, dust vacuum wash walls and scrub down anything that goes back into the room maybe even move things into different positions. Group assistance and then one room a month oughtta get you going! Good luck!