soelle
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Post by soelle on Jan 16, 2010 19:36:08 GMT -5
For the past 3 weeks, I have had health issues that have prevented me from doing much except sleeping and going to work. I am frustrated in that I want to have the energy to make a dent in this horrible mess... I am trying to be kind to myself about it, but keep beating myself up.
I know this will pass and have made the commitment to clean up. I just wish I felt better and could recover in a clean home.
Just venting... but I know others have hit similar roadblocks.
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Post by messymimi on Jan 16, 2010 19:52:23 GMT -5
Of all the roadblocks we face on the road to cleaning our messes, I sometimes think physical limitations can be among the most frustrating. We want our bodies to cooperate and get as much done as our spirits are willing to do.
Please remember that you can't do everything, or even much, but you can do something to make yourself feel better. Even throwing away one piece of trash helps. As you walk in the door from work, hang up your coat so it doesn't add to the mess. Anything like that, small things though they are, they are forward progress.
I hope and pray that you will feel better soon.
messymimi
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Post by kadymae on Jan 16, 2010 21:03:47 GMT -5
Oy! I know how you feel. I spent almost all of last week sick in bed (and have the huge antibiotic horsepills to prove it), and all I could do was look at the things piling up to do.
Rest up as much as possible, clean as you go as much as possible, and cut yourself a little slack until you're recovered.
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Post by success19 on Jan 16, 2010 22:29:05 GMT -5
I concur - I start to make a big dent in it and then I have an off week - low energy (depression issues) and the mess piles up again and I feel like I am right back where I started. Not to mention that there are so many other things going on at once. Of course those of you who still have kids at home and a job - I don't know how you do it all.
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Post by Buried-in-books on Jan 17, 2010 7:40:23 GMT -5
Understood - physical and time limitations just frustrate me beyond belief. I hoped to get a great deal done over the holidays - I did - but it doesn't seem enough. All we can do is try and take care of ourselves and do what we can.
After trying to move something or do physical labor - I am reminding myself that the next day - when I am in pain and can't lift diddlysquat - I can sit for 15 minutes and sort papers. Might not be for long but everything goes in cycles.
Good luck!
MizS
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Post by 60isolderthanithot on Jan 17, 2010 13:52:29 GMT -5
I agree with everybody - physical limits can pop up and it's never convenient or comfortable. I am constantly having to sit down, it seems. I have to keep in mind that I was much much worse two years ago and it will be much much better two years from now.
Meanwhile, I try to pay attention to the little successes. It's less depressing that way and I generate more willingness to do what I can when I can.
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Post by Rory on Jan 17, 2010 14:33:34 GMT -5
I've had two months of this recovering from an operation and I sympathise.
Rory
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