I learned (re-learned) that when my house is a disaster and I can't get on top of the mess that I am depressed. The house does not trigger the depression. The house becomes and stays a mess because I am depressed. I lived in denial for a while this last couple of months, telling myself that I was not depressed yet, and that my messy house was going to trigger a depression, so I'd better get on top of the disaster. I couldn't, no matter how hard I tried. Then a week ago it hit both J and I that we were both quite depressed. Acknowledging that has already changed the state of our mess and the things that we are getting done.
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5 comments:
I've been right where you are...keep pushing forward...one step at a time...you'll get there.
Hang in there. You're right--knowing what's going on is an important step in the right direction.
I'm impressed. It makes such a difference to look at a house that you've cleaned and can be proud of. (Been there1)
I feel your pain. The house always falls into disarray when I'm depressed. This is a hard time of year. Come on spring!
I feel that way when I get lazy for a few days - it takes forever to get caught up! Keep on keepin' on!
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