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XanaDUer2

(14,994 posts) Sun Jan 9, 2022, 11:39 AM Jan 2022

Does anyone here have chaos in their environment? [View all]

My last sublet was roomy and beautiful, and I kept it up. Due to ongoing mental-health issues. And feeling drained constantly, my current apartment is messy and there are unpacked boxes around. Dust bunnies and fur around the baseboards. I do keep on top of the dishes and laundry.

The apt is a bit run down, and the area around the tub not grouted or waterproofed, so there's some recurring damage in that corner. I'm terrified of the lease not being renewed. I am grateful to have a place to live, however.

Anyone else struggle with a chaotic life , home, etc? I'm off work, so I should do more, then I feel guilty and worse.

Thanks for listening

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Does anyone here have chaos in their environment? [View all] XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 OP

I'm a terrible housekeeper most of the time. My passion is gardening. BlackSkimmer Jan 2022 #1

Thanks for replying XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #2

I have a ceramic sign I found in a thrift store. I have it hanging on my porch. BlackSkimmer Jan 2022 #7

I have a little sign MOMFUDSKI Jan 2022 #9

Lol! BlackSkimmer Jan 2022 #15

Oh definitely. It's been a lifelong struggle for me. Walleye Jan 2022 #3

Thank you XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #5

I think all these issues are getting exacerbated in this strange time we're in Walleye Jan 2022 #18

It's been like this 9 years. I took, what I thought, was a good job. It was a nightmare XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #21

Well good luck a toxic work environment is just the worst Walleye Jan 2022 #28

It's huge for everyone jimfields33 Jan 2022 #4

Thank you nt XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #6

It depends on what you call chaos Bayard Jan 2022 #8

Thanks XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #10

Think of your daily issues MOMFUDSKI Jan 2022 #11

Lol XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #12

I have a few suggestions gristy Jan 2022 #13

Thanks XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #14

Excellent advice, gristly! Quakerfriend Jan 2022 #19

I like that vac! Cracklin Charlie Jan 2022 #20

For small touch ups, it works well enough sitting on the floor or holding it in one hand gristy Jan 2022 #25

Temporary chaos. Cracklin Charlie Jan 2022 #16

You're welcome XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #17

Gristy gave some great advice upstairs, Xana. Cracklin Charlie Jan 2022 #22

Happy New Year! XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #24

compartmentalize markie Jan 2022 #23

Thanks! XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #26

I'm a sentimental person and have trouble letting go of things. A great trick I found is to Ziggysmom Jan 2022 #27

Thank you nt XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #32

Lucky for me, we own the house. My room is a shit hole. Depression is part of it. 3Hotdogs Jan 2022 #29

I am right there with you, and it seems like a spiral in many ways FirstLight Jan 2022 #30

I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #31

2021 leighbythesea2 Jan 2022 #33

I started with 30 minutes a day while listening to a really good book on tape. I was Scrivener7 Jan 2022 #34

Thanks! XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #35

It's a PTSD thing with me. As an adult I don't think I've ever felt secure in my person or place. hunter Jan 2022 #36

OMG, Yes! whathehell Jan 2022 #37

Thanks XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #38

You're welcome! whathehell Jan 2022 #39