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Post by ctrlz on Sept 21, 2008 12:49:46 GMT -5
I can't believe this forum exists.
I have always been cyclically messy. But my house is now worse than I ever thought possible, and it's hard to even think about.
I haven't had anyone inside my house in about a year (and the last time was accompanied by frenzied stuffing junk into closets to hide it). My kitchen is now pretty much unusable and I hate to go in it.
Recently I have made a couple of attempts to get things under control. I have two rooms that are almost clean. But I absolutely will not admit this to anyone I know--so maybe confessing to the internet is a good step toward accountability.
My plan is to get my house clean, and then move to a new place for a fresh start with new rules, and no junk. I definitely need to figure out where the local dump is, because half of the contents of the house are headed there.
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Post by pegasus48 on Sept 21, 2008 14:46:19 GMT -5
Hi there, ctrlz! Oh yes, there are a lot of us with the squalor problem. Lots and lots. So, you see, you will be in good company here and will get a lot of support in your endeavors. I'm glad you found your way here.  |
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Post by Tiger on Sept 21, 2008 16:47:44 GMT -5
Welcome, Ctriz.
It sounds like you have a plan, determination, and a good start. I saw your post in Working in Threes. This thread works for me and here's wishing it works for you, too.
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Post by messymimi on Sept 21, 2008 17:27:22 GMT -5
Welcome, cltrz !
Finding this place has helped me tremendously. It always helps to know you are not alone.
I hope your work gets you that new start you want.
messymimi
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Post by crazycatlady on Sept 28, 2008 20:40:53 GMT -5
Welcome, Ctrlz. I'm glad that you found us. Stick around, read, and post. I'm sure that you will find this group of friends to be very supportive as you reclaim your home.
Good luck throwing out half of your stuff. Sounds like a great plan! 
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Post by cando on Apr 10, 2009 9:34:17 GMT -5
Just wondering how you are doing now? Hope things are getting better for you. CD |
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Post by gettingsomewhere on Apr 10, 2009 18:40:29 GMT -5
welcome ctrlz, and bug hugs to you.
it is a wonderful feeling discovering just how unalone you are isn't it?
there is a whole tribe of us out here.
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Post by creativechaos on Apr 11, 2009 19:32:24 GMT -5
welcome, ctrlz! you're in great company here! so glad you found us, and congratulations on getting 2 rooms cleaned up. not only am i doing much better since finding this group, the people are great! if i ever get dehoarded and into some kind of habitual maintenance, i still plan to be here with this great community.
madtiger! i remember you and your posts, and have missed seeing them! glad to see you here!
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Post by Blackswan on Apr 12, 2009 23:48:05 GMT -5
I know all about being afraid to go into the kitchen. I have lived like that for years. I am glad you found your way here.
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Post by valor on Apr 13, 2009 7:23:19 GMT -5
Welcome Ctriz Good on you for working on those two room, that's great! |
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Post by ctrlz on Apr 14, 2009 1:12:19 GMT -5
It's interesting that this thread was bumped for a check-up a couple of days before I came back looking for help.  I did succeed in cleaning up my old place. I moved, and in the process I got rid of tons of stuff. I brought about fifteen boxes with me that did not get sorted, but that was a tiny fraction of what was there before. I have a sense of what's in those but still haven't put in the time to sort and throw away. My new place is awesome, and easier to keep clean. The first couple of months here were really good. But, since I am back, you can guess there's another part to the story. I got mono a couple of months ago, and stopped doing much of anything because I have been so, so tired while I've been sick. The house is getting out of hand, and now that I am feeling a little better I will be in chat every evening until I get this crap cleaned up! I've run out of dishes again, and the fridge is seriously scary, but it's not like the biohazard kitchen I had before. |
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Post by gettingsomewhere on Apr 14, 2009 3:19:32 GMT -5
wow that is kinda eerie, ctrlz and cando!
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