Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

[NatureLover]

Well done on your 3 hours yesterday, @Dimity ! 

I'm aiming for lots of tidying and cleaning today. I've voted already, during the week, so don't need to go out today. 

Good luck to us both today with chores / tidying / decluttering...

[Dimity]

@Till23 I have trouble with energy/motivation/stamina/focus . I tend to work in blocks of 25, 30 or 60 minutes. When I'm resting between blocks I tend to lose track of time, which is something I need to change. 

I guess I'm a recovering hoarder. I no longer purchase new stuff and I've been very slowly divesting myself of stuff. The "clutter" that remains is very depressing but I feel I need to work through it thoughtfully rather than having a bulk clean-out. My attitudes to it are underpinned by a complicated mixture of anxiety/depression/bipolar disorder, c-ptsd that hasn't been formally diagnosed but that I commenced EMDR for, and  troublesome family dysfunction that impacts me daily.  It probably contributes to my social isolation. 

Cleaning/tidying/decluttering has become my major focus, pathetic as it sounds, and I really need to diversify into other interests. I keep hoping I'll rediscover something that sparks joy a la Marie Kondo.

[Dimity]

I've already voted too @NatureLover .

I woke very late after being in pain. 

Good luck with your efforts today. I'm inspired to try again. 

[NatureLover]

Sorry you've been in pain, @Dimity 😥

How's the pain now? 

I'm glad you're feeling inspired. 

I'm very slow to get going today. I watered front and back and have done laundry, but that's all. Am resting after lunch. Not sure how much I'll achieve today. 

[Till23]

I understand @Dimity lately I have been lacking in motivation to do things.

There is an association between hoarding and early life trauma.

I need to down size my possessions a bit. I also have been clearing out my father's place after he passed away recently. He lived with me at the end and I have had difficulty moving his things on.

[NatureLover]

That sounds very difficult, @Till23 😥

I know my hoarding is related to childhood trauma. 

[NatureLover]

How's your pain today, @Dimity ?

I didn't end up getting going on the house yesterday, only a bit more laundry. 

Hoping to achieve a bit more today, although I'm starting late as I had a bad night and slept in. 

Hoping you feel OK today 🤞 I mean, as OK as possible. 

[Shaz51]

sending you understanding hugs @Till23 , same thing with my mum , she has passed away a year now and still got lots of her stuff here 

she collected a lot of things and elephants ornaments

how are you feeling today @Dimity , I have lots of pain in the lower back area 

hugs @NatureLover  

[Dimity]

Hello @Shaz51 @Till23 @NatureLover 

Sorry to hear about your back pain Shaz. I've had leg pain that might be sciatica, from the back. 

I still have some of my late parents' stuff too. Quite a lot really. 

Hoping your day improves @NatureLover. 

[Till23]

It’s a drizzly and cool day where I am @Dimity @NatureLover @Shaz51 

I worked long days on Friday and Saturday and have a headache so I have decided to try and have a rest day today if the guilt lets me.