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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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KurraSenior Contributor
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My next clutter project "hoard aboad"
Before photo - Main Bedroom dressing table corner etc Let's see if I can find it under tjmguût
Sharing before & after phots might reward, or spur me on to finish a job (or get started lol). I went shopping - big garbage bags... Many clothes are x3 sizes too big so out they go 😨
Mh feet are swollen bigtime, and painful. Thinking its likely systemic, not the shoes, and my neck is hurting. Picked up some puma joggers - that should work!
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soulSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member. I reckon it’s a useful technique to post the before and after pics. That way you can see the progress that you have made and inspire you to tackle the next task. It’s like a little reward in itself.
Good idea to get some decent shoes. Putting your feet up, even up the wall is a good way to get the accumulated blood and fluids away. Yep - oversized clothes - give them away. No use in hanging on to them.
Some stuff is hard to part with but those items shouldn’t be too diffficult to cull. All the best for today.
You are doing an amazing job!!!!!!!!
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
HI @Former-Member
Aw - I would never see you as a loser - what makes you think that - I took the day yesterday - to catch up on some chores here and that was necessary but not hard - my knee felt easier yesterday - that was the difference
Are you still at your parents' place and is that room where you are sleeping there or your old room? - my stars - if that was me I would ditch it but then - it is not my place to do that with your stuff - or however or whenever all that stuff got there
I know things are really hard for you right now - is your mother still in hospital and what's happening there? Has she had a prognosis about her health situation. And your Dad - I bet he is happier with decent food and someone to look after him
So - you have your son and he is asking for help now, and your parents who need care and you are giving them some and your baby brother who you are helping - so that doesn't sound anything like a loser to me
No name-calling please - no one here sees you like that - I really like you - I have known you for ages and we really are our natural selves here
All the best sis - and look after yourself as well as everything else - everyone else - and your feet - wow - they must be painful
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
being keeping my kitchen table cleared @Former-Member, @utopia
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
and I have started from today to keep the bed in the spare bedroom cleared '' @Former-Member
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