Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

Hi @Dimity , yesterday I woke up late and missed my early morning window for the forums, then had a frantically busy and exhausting day. Today is much slower thankfully and all I have on is a GP appt for a MHCP. Which is stressful for me as you know, due to the germ factor and a lot of disinfecting and washing afterwards.

On Sunday it was a beautiful sunny day - were you in your garden? I had 3 walks and it did me a lot of good. I also managed to clear some of the bags on the kitchen floor and wash them.

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@Dimity wrote:

Reducing the incomings is a big achievement. I don't know if it means you can think differently about your workflow.

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Thank you ❤️ The workflow is definitely less due to it. However I seem to have accepted that a lot of bags taking up space on the kitchen floor is normal. My psychologist is perturbed by it too. I don't seem to be able to change it...the lack of storage space to put groceries is one problem. My clutter-blindness is another problem.

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@Dimity wrote:

There seems to be a roadblock with getting access to the stuff off-site, when I thought I could finally start moving ahead again. It's very difficult. And triggering.

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Really sorry to hear this 😞 Your storage situation does sound very difficult, and the one with your sister also. And your financial situation too. Plus your health 😞 Sending wishes that all these difficulties will ease for you very soon... 🤞

Happy to hear about your daffodils. Our bluebells are out in the communal garden! But not the daffodils yet. Also the cherry-plum and nectarine trees have pretty blossom.

I guess you will find it hard today with no helper, and will miss the social aspect too. You can always tell me what you achieved / want to achieve / didn't feel up to - I am always interested in that stuff. Plus I really value our correspondence and friendship 💚

Wishing you a good day today @NatureLover 💕

Thank you so much, @Bow 💜 Same to you. Am late on the forums today so will go and check out your news next...

Just a curious question, @Dimity , you don't need to answer it if you'd rather not...

If you miss a day on the forums, does that mean you're not doing well?

(For me, if I miss one day, it might just mean that I woke up late or had too many things on that day. If I miss more than one in a row, it means I'm not coping. Just wondering how it is for you.)

Many thanks for your messages @NatureLover I'll digest them and respond properly when I can think more clearly. I trust you're OK and got your mhcp through. I'm not doing well atm but we'll catch up soon I hope.

I had feared you weren't doing well, @Dimity 😢 Thanks for letting me know. I will be sending wishes for you, for what you need to feel better.

Yes, I got the MHCP, thanks.

Sending lots of virtual hugs and care 💚

Thanks @NatureLover . Your blossoms and bluebells sound lovely. You seem to be tackling the kitchen bags quite often, so maybe you're doing better than you realise

Yes I'm missing my helpers very much. I'll have to make more effort to do more myself, and to try to reach out.

I have an immediate goal of finding missing paperwork somewhere in the livingroom or kitchen but so far today just did some general tidying in the bedroom and livingroom. I'll try to start this evening and continue tomorrow.

Hey @NatureLover I’ve been thinking about you lots lately and I want you to know that I care about you very much. I will always be here for you my friend so please don’t ever feel that you are a burden.

Take care 💛💚

Oh @Dimity , am so glad you replied, and that you sound a bit stronger 💚 I hope it's the case 🤞

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@Dimity wrote:

Yes I'm missing my helpers very much. I'll have to make more effort to do more myself, and to try to reach out.

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I am sorry, my friend 😢 I know how hard it is to make an effort when you're struggling.

General tidying is good, well done. Plus it helps to kick-start me sometimes...does that happen for you too?

I've fallen in a slump and haven't tackled the kitchen bags for days unfortunately. I also had a bad night and woke up late feeling depressed and grumpy. Hope I come good a bit later. If the sun comes out that should help.

Good luck finding those specific documents. I can see how that would be very daunting given the number of boxes in your living room. Sending wishes you get lucky quickly... 🤞

Dear @Eve7 , your beautiful message touched me, thank you so much ❤️ It's very much appreciated 💛