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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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OwlunarSenior Contributor
It's good to see you too @Former-Member
Catch me up with your news when you have the chance
Dec
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Thanks @Owlunar I'm sorry to hear that you've had to live with that hoarding behaviour too.
I grew up in it. My childhood house was unlivable (& caused us physical injuries), because of the hoarding.
It's taken me decades to try to come to terms with that behaviour - even though I haven't lived with them for almost 30 years.
The compulsive belief that "We can't throw this (or anything) out, because it might be useful someday" - even though there is no room to move (in the house), & nowhere to put it...
Adge
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Cheers @Former-Member @Awpgirl @TAB @Owlunar @Adge
I had missed you @Former-Member Glad you had christmas with your son.
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TABSenior Contributor
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
Hi @Adge
My ex was a hoarder but I didn't allow it in the house - it was in our sheds and garage though and in the roof space too I think
I'm not sure it cause our marriage to break down but we had lots of fights about it and a lot of stuff was just dumped into the rubbish and once I even threw some into the land fill
I hate it that you had to grow up in it though - esp if there was bad food - it's a serious health problem I know
Dec
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
💐💜 @Former-Member .....
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Not too bad @Former-Member ..... have made a mental shift, as you have with your mum, and it’s making a difference.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member
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