Struggling with a house in upheaval
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
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