 |
| FAQ/Help |
| Calendar |
| Search |
|
#1
Jul 19, 2010, 06:39 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I have a confession to make - I'm a slob. Especially when I'm depressed, then I let things go completely around the house. Well I had a 4 month depressive episode, so you can imagine. My plan was to tackle house cleaning when i was on holiday from work (my new meds were kicking in so I was feeling motivated). Then I got fired, got drunk, crashed my car and generally screwed up my life. Motivation gone again, plus I've been in a lot of pain.
But I finally got up the energy to deal with the kitchen today, and it has been thoroughly scrubbed, including the floor. I still have to clean out the fridge but I'll do that tomorrow. Then it's on to the living room / dining room. I must admit I have additional motivation. I don't know how quickly I'll be going IP, and I want the place cleaned up before I do, just in case my landlady comes in, while I'm in the hospital. I don't want to get kicked out of my apartment for being a slob. So now I'm hot, tired, and sweaty but I feel good. --splitimage
__________________
 "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba 
|
 Aunt Donna, Evening, perpetuallysad
|
|
#2
Jul 19, 2010, 06:48 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Wow - you even scrubbed floors.
 Sounds like you have really been through a lot lately. Sending you many good wishes...  Congrats for getting all that stuff done. 
|
|
#3
Jul 19, 2010, 06:55 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
That's awesome!
You must be proud of yourself for this accomplishment. Remember, sometimes we must start out with the smallest steps when we're depressed, but you went ahead and did a huge project. Good for you! Here's hoping that you will continue being motivated in the days to come.
|
|
#4
Jul 19, 2010, 07:54 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Wow, you have really been through a lot. And you picked yourself up and cleaned your kitchen. You probably feel like you have better control of your life. I always do after finishing a big project. Here is to finding the right job for you. Good luck and keep posting.
|
|
#5
Jul 19, 2010, 11:20 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
You sound exactly like me, I'm on month number 4 of a total breakdown/depressive/hermiting phase, and I totally let things go in my house too. I had an inspection recently and my house is already disgusting, the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are the worst. I totally cleaned my kitchen a few months ago, roof to floor, cupboards, fridge, everything. Then I got into this total cleaning phase and decided to spring clean and get rid of all this junk I've been keeping for years. Well I got halfway through and just couldn't do it anymore, I've lost the motivation again, and now I have a carport full of garbage bags and old stuff.
But don't you just feel awesome while it lasts? |
| Aunt Donna
|
|
#6
Jul 19, 2010, 11:28 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I thought I was the only one that had this kind of problem. My house needs a good cleaning. I wish I could get motivated.
__________________
He is still working me to make me what I ought to be... and does He have a job. Aunt Donna formerly faylowell  
|
|
#7
Jul 20, 2010, 02:22 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Great work splitimage! I've been in a depressive for over 4 years now and I know how difficult it is to get up the energy as well as the intention...
It's good that you are going IP I really hope it helps you, Rhiannon
__________________
 Peace, the deep imperturbable peace is right there within you, quieten the mind and slow the heart and breathe...breathe in the perfume of the peace rose and allow it to spread throughout your mind body and senses...it can only benefit you and those you care about...I care about you |
|
#8
Jul 20, 2010, 04:00 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Well done splitimage! A good achievement.
__________________
 Crying isn't a sign of weakness. It's a sign of having tried too hard to be strong for too long. |
|
#9
Jul 20, 2010, 06:11 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Good for you, splitimage.
|
|
#10
Jul 21, 2010, 07:32 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Great job!
__________________
My mental health blog: She Became a Butterfly (caution triggers) |
| Reply |
This is an old thread. You probably should not post your reply to it, as the original poster is unlikely to see it.|
|
My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.
Linear Mode
