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The ALL-YEAR-ROUND job of DECLUTTERING and CLEANING our homes is daunting. Especially for those of us who HOARD, or struggle with depression, and decisions, anxiety & other MI. I'm so challenged in this way so reaching out for support. Maybe start an Declutterers Army 💪
If you suffer the same challenge or have some great suggestions - type away... 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member. I read your post before. Was trying to find something meaningful and helpful but didn’t find anything that would be new. I wanted to acknowledge how hard the jobs you’ve got to do are on your own. You are doing such a remarkable job under HUGE stresses. I honestly don’t know how you are doing it. I’m in awe of your perseverance through some really tough stuff on your own.
Im not sure if this would help but I found that I did a 15 min thing the other day that worked. I set my alarm for 15 min. I would do jobs for 15 mins then stop and do something that took my mind off thinking about anything for 15 min. For me that was doing a puzzle. Then I’d continue again for 15 min, then stop for 15min. Actually achieved heaps more and didn’t get so overwhelmed. In the 15 mins of work I was much more focused and tried to do as much as I could. I’m not sure if this would help you or not but wanted to offer it in case it would be helpful.
Thinking of you and and love the new avatar 💜🤗
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
I agree ❣️
@Former-Member @Teej
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Sad seeing it go. Feels like death all this throwing away stuff.
Packed another x6 boxes last night - x4 > charity.
Starting to look thinner.
Booked removalist for Friday, and Vinnies van for Thursday. Hope yo get down yo what's going in the car with me soon. SHEESH!
Dreading visitors, drains me & I end up giving the 'good' stuff 😕 One wants my $2,000 embroidery sewing machine, even though I said no 😕 Funny as I hardly ever saw her last year 😕
Only cleaning & self care so far today. Cleaning tinns - so much dust. I have a Darcy Doyle Tin collection. Love his Aust images. Visiting critic thinks I should toss them but they sit on the top of China cabinate dad mademade, gotta keep a couple nice things.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Owlunar, @Former-Member, @Faith-and-Hope, @Teej, @Former-Member
have thrown out unused vitamins bottles , old clothes and magazines today
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You do need to keep some nice things @Former-Member. There are things that may or may not have $ value but have memories in them that make them precious to us.
Did you end up buying the unit?
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'Onya @Shaz51
Got rid of old work uniforms and shoes today.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Honestly @Former-Member You couldnt get a buyer for your Yamaha? Thats a shame.
There will be so many wrenching feelings, go very gently with yourself.
Make the best decisions you can.
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