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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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Hi @Eddie1
At our place another box of papers has been sorted and tossed.
How are you going @1stepup61, @utopia @Former-Member?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Eddie1 
Hello @Former-Member, @Former-Member, @Adge, @Smc
got 3 bags of clothes ready for the op shop tomorrow
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'Onya @Shaz51
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
I know @Former-Member ammm scary as I am thinking oh no !!!!
and mr shaz has already pulled out 4 things out of the bag
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utopiaSenior Contributor
No point cleaning. Nothing changes. @Former-Member
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soulSenior Contributor
I threw out a worn out pair of joggers (only after I bought two new pairs) Does that count as decluttering? They were on special.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
yes @soul, that does count my friend xx
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@utopia
I wish I could tell you that things will get better but I cannot.
What I can tell you though is that it is worth it, you are worth it.
I know I do not feel so discouraged coming home to a tidy place.
It is not easy, I am so grateful for the support on this thread that has kept me going with the job at our place. I can now have both expected and unexpected visitors and not feel embarrassed about the state of the lounge room. Still have a way to go ... am cleaning out another folder of papers today.
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soulSenior Contributor
Have more decluttering to do. I still have my pooch’s bits and pieces around. I can’t see myself getting another dog. May bundle the bed and blankets up and give them to the RSPCA.
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