Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

I'd lose track of what was in the bags. I probably buy the equivalent of 2 cloth

bags at a time. I have to unpack my jeep for the fridge. I carry cloth bags in my handbag for when I don't have the jeep but I'm forbidden to lift more than 10kg.

Sounds like a big effort yesterday... perhaps psychological not just physical @NatureLover .

Wouldn't it be hard to estimate 10kg in groceries, @Dimity ?

I remember most things in the bags, but not all.

Yes, it's a big psychological effort to go to places that are "germy" in my head. Especially 3 in one day.

A busy workday yesterday. Now I have 3 days at home, with just house cleaning and tidying to do. A recipe for depression, so I hope I can avoid that.

I couldn't sleep last night, so woke up late and am still in bed (nearly 10am).

What are your plans for this weekend?

I guess I struggle so much with a heavy basket of shopping I limit myself @NatureLover. I probably shop 2-3 times a week. When I was recovering from surgery I got expensive home deliveries.

Today I visited a market at a place I've had nightmares about (always alone and lost). I was tempted but didn't buy. I napped afterwards, it had taken a lot out of me.

Did you get anywhere with your bags or chores today? I've sort of hit a wall with decluttering but am still trying to cull some papers every day. I moved more craft stuff into the livingroom but it's confronting and I need to face it. Hard to believe I'd given away so many unused craft supplies to the opshop.

Hope you can navigate your weekend depression. Perhaps it's good it's so clearly linked to your work cycle.

That makes sense, re your shopping, @Dimity .

Amazing that you went to that place, and also amazing that you didn't buy anything! Well done.

Well done also for persevering with your difficult papers.

I achieved nothing yesterday, not even a laundry wash. Bit depressed. Hopefully I can catch up today.

Yes depression can hold us back @NatureLover, it makes things difficult. I'm getting very little done but try to do my quanta each day as a minimum. I tell myself it adds up but it often feels futile.

What's your "quanta", @Dimity ?

I did a bit better yesterday, but not much. At least I did laundry.

Am not sure what to do today. I need to do shopping, but don't want to spend any money.

I'm breadmaking at the moment, in my cheap breadmaker I got years ago. Once a year I get obsessed with it for a few weeks.

I hope both our moods brighten today.

It's taken me a few hours to get going this morning, but I wonder if you'd like to clean / tidy / declutter with me today? @Dimity

Hello @NatureLover Breadmaking sounds good! I'd love to have the aroma of baking bread and a nice fresh loaf.

I can try to get into some housework but will need to hope for a boost when I get started. I don't feel very well. I'll have a telehealth appt with my psychiatrist shortly but it's not just psychological.

Sorry to hear you're struggling financially. It's not easy.

OK, will hope for a boost for you when you start decluttering today, @Dimity .

Also sending wishes that you feel a bit better, and that your psychiatrist appt goes well. 🤞

Thanks re money and bread.

Sorry I didn't answer your question about quanta @NatureLover . At present I'm aiming for 1 hour housework and 10 culled papers a day.