Depression

[amyjill67]

Has anyone ever been so depressed that they engaged in hoarding?

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Hoarding then ocd clean out then hoarding! 🙄🤯

[amyjill67 in reply to Hidden]

I get it!

[amyjill67 in reply to Hidden]

I also have a problem with my hip!

[Hidden in reply to amyjill67]

It's horrible isn't it, it just start acting up for no reason, pain and depression do suck yes it's round and round in circles isn't it, pain brings more down because your down you don't move around then bam more pain! That makes you an older woman! I'm a sprite @51 feeling 151!

Honestly don't remember how I chose this site just looking for support emotional / mental went to a few and kind of felt right so I stayed. What about you? Is your hip issues getting sorted?

[amyjill67]

Pain and depression suck, but put them together it's horrible at times as you know! how did you find out about this site?

[amyjill67 in reply to amyjill67]

I am 52 soon to be 53!

[karlou5455]

Yes, I have had that problem for years and have had organizers come into my apartment. About 20 years ago I could keep a nice, clean apartment and I do not know why I hoard. I am embarrassed by this and spoke with my therapist but she does not provide help. I need to move in a month and am extremely stressed about having to do this with all my clutter. I truly wish you well. It is a difficult way to live with depression. karlou

[OR4377 in reply to karlou5455]

Hi, new here- I was wondering do you have a plan in place or in thought? Taking in that task at the last minute will exacerbate things as I’m sure you.

😹Look at this procrastinator here typing away and telling you how to git er’ done *looks around living room full of mess, continues typing* lolsmh 🌻

[Carjul60]

I haven't been hoarding as such, but I have been buying things that we don't need. It's a case of seeing something, thinking aww that's nice, and then skipping the question of whether we need it, want it, have room for it, completely goes out of the window, and the item arrives on the doorstep a couple of days later. It is like comfort spending.

[OR4377]

I consider myself a hoarder. I can relate to the cycles!

I’m looking around my living room now like👀 I get overwhelmed at the thought and then I just want to sleep... eventually something “clicks” then I’m cleaning and throwing away stuff.

[OR4377]

So frustrating, I can think much better when things are organized.

There’s also the battle with the depression and pushing through to get the energy to clean.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, I can imagine it is overwhelming. Being in physical doesn’t help considering your mobility is affected.