My house is a mess !!

[Rosesmom]

Can anyone explain why someone who took such pride in her home has stopped caring and have let it go to the point of disgusting? I would be mortified if anyone were to come into my home right now. I KNOW what I need to do but cant make myself do it. I have contacted my Dr. and asked to be put on Effexor...used it years ago with success. Am currently on Prozac, after having tried Cymbalta and Lexapro. Scared that i may have some kind of hoarding disorder. I live alone,with pets, and have always struggled with depression and social anxiety and at this point I cannot leave my house.

[kenster1]

hi I doubt family would be critical but friends would.maybe that's what you need a friend to be honest with you.it might urge you on into getting it cleaned up a bit.the longer it goes on the more closed in you will become the things pile up.why don't you donate things to charity or even get a charity to help square it up again.sorry to read of your struggles as well hope it changes for the better soon.

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Ken offered excellent advice. Maybe reach out to a professional organizer. Or a therapist that specializes in hoarding or Organizing. I too am struggling with depression and anxiety and Find it hard to be motivated. At times I have no energy. My doctor checked my B 12 and it’s low, so I take B 12 vitamin and get B 12 injections monthly. Luckily cleaning is my therapy. When I do have energy and I’m not in too much pain, I will blast some music and tackle a chore at a time . Music tends to be my savior ☺️

[hypercat54]

Hi well I never took a great deal of pride in my home but at least I did used to clean and tidy. I have been struggling for years now though doing my housework and my home is a total midden and no one would be allowed in as I would be too ashamed.

This isn't only my depression though as in getting older I am having more physical health problems too such as chronic back pain, mild copd, and an under active thyroid. Now when I try and do much I end up in a lot of pain and am knackered for hours. Don't know what I am going to do as it's just getting worse. x