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Please Don’t Judge The Before, I’m So Ashamed
Cleared my depression pit! Honestly amazed it took less than a day. Waking up to this new room feels like a dream come true.
Sometimes a messy room just means life got super busy. No big mystery! Like Weena Cullins, a therapist, says, some people just have better stuff to do than cleaning every minute. Routine chores can be a real drag when they don’t bring immediate excitement.
So yeah, sometimes the mess isn’t personal, it’s just life happening.
Months Stuck In Uber Eats Land, But Moving Forward!
Still lots to do - grimy floors and no clean dishes - but it’s a huge step forward. Bipolar 2 and long depressive spells are no joke, but I’m inching out of the rut. Wish me luck keeping this momentum!
This Sub Changed Everything — Look at My Progress!
After health struggles and feeling stuck, joining this group totally flipped my world. The support here gave me hope and motivation I never thought I'd find. Here's my journey from a total disaster in January to this month's cleaner space. You folks rock!
Finally Out of the Funk and Ready to Live Again
Addiction, a rough break-up, isolation, weight gain, and deep depression led to a disaster area. But now? I've cleaned it up. Huge thanks to this community for showing me it’s doable. Time to finally live again.
But hey, messy rooms can also be a sneaky sign of something heavier like depression. Feeling wiped out or hopeless can make even simple chores feel impossible. If getting out of bed is tough, who’s got the energy to tidy up?
Sometimes, the mess is really about those hard feelings, not just the clutter.
Cleaned My Depression Pit (Surgery Training Crash Course)
Moved to Big City™ for surgery training. Crazy hours, long-distance relationship, no laundry in the building = chaos. Huge thanks to this community for the push!
Living Room Rescue Mission: Couch Edition
After conquering my bedroom, I bravely tackled the living room. The couch was a catch-all, but sorting through my partner's stuff was even harder. It's not perfect yet, but this room’s finally usable. Big thanks for the support that kept me going!
I Didn’t Fail! Garage and House Rescue Success
After hitting rock bottom with a totally trashed house and garage, I finally got professional help and cleared it all out. It took about a year to reclaim the main living space, but this garage transformation? Mind-blowing. I'm feeling relief, pride, and a weird calm. The weight's lifted, and my new life starts now.
And here’s a twist: Depression can scramble your brain, making you forget cleaning is even a thing you planned to do! Distractions pop up left and right, and suddenly your messy room just stays messy.
So it’s not always laziness, just a brain doing its own thing.
Bedroom Clear Out After a Year of Grief and ADHD
Year-long grief + ADHD + depression = messy bedroom. But guess what? Got new tubs, fresh sheets, and laundry folded. Gave myself the okay to ditch (finally!) all that junk. One tub’s still full - but that’s tomorrow’s problem. Grateful to this community for the nudge to actually start!
Lyme Disease Took Over, But I’m Tackling It—Here’s My Foyer
Lyme disease’s got me wiped most days, and with two kids and little help, things unraveled fast. This foyer took me two whole days to tackle, but hey, progress is progress! Fatigue payback is real though - wish me luck.
Car Edition Chaos: Four Months of Stuff
Four months of mess in the car - and nope, it’s not the first time. Depressive episodes used to hit every two months, now just twice a year. Progress, right?
How common is messy? Surveys say Americans spend about SIX hours a week cleaning (sounds like a lot, right?). But some folks barely hit an hour! Everyone’s cleaning game is different, and that’s okay.
3ish Hours Later — Thanks for the Encouragement!
This sub is my secret weapon! Posting my mess holds me accountable. Sorry for back-to-back posts, but your support helped me power through. Could do a deeper clean, but hey, dishes and toilet scrubbing are next. Feeling proud!
Laundry’s Less Scary with a Place to Fold Clothes
Giving some TLC to the walk-in closet. Donated the ancient plastic drawers, and suddenly laundry feels manageable. Big win!
Pro tip from the cleaning pros: It’s not about scrubbing all day, it’s about hitting the right spots. Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, and floors deserve the most love if you want big impact with less effort.
Lyme Disease Mess Meets Its Match: 10-Year-Old’s Room Edition
Still battling Lyme, but one kid’s room is now (mostly) laundry chaos free. He helped out and keeps it tidy now - team effort for the win!
Before and Ongoing Progress: Kitchen Edition
Feet aching but keep going! Kitchen was a nightmare, PTSD and all. Therapy + family visits = motivation. Shout out to the little Red Hen energy: "Stay out of my clean room! No bread for you!"
Want to clean less but stay ahead of the mess? Try these sneaky moves: keep clutter down, wipe up spills fast, wash hands to stop germs, and don’t let dirt hitch a ride on your shoes. Little stuff like this makes a huge difference!
I Did It! Emotional Support Tree and All
Posted when I started, now I’m done! Shelves up, room clean, and I got an emotional support tree for the win. It helped more than you’d think!
I Uf’d My Depression Den in 2 Hours
Broken down, five days clean from weed, and venting with friends led to this: 7 bags of trash, laundry loads, and folding galore. Vacuum died but I’ll tackle that soon. Two hours, clean room, clearer head. Thanks, community!
It Took A While, But I Did It! Total Deep Clean Success
Living in a depression mess for a while, I finally did a full deep clean. Every corner sparkles and I’m so proud!
Whole House Cleaned! Promise to Do Better
Hate when things get this bad. Gonna do better next time!
All This Cleaning Made Me Most Happy About This!
Still working on my dad’s place. That exploding bottle of hoisin sauce made a huge mess, but cleaning this first bit felt amazing. Time to make a meal with a sparkling fridge!
Finally Picked Up the Depression Den
Sick at home and figured cleaning would help. It lifted a huge weight off me.
Living Room Disaster No More, Thanks Meds!
31, living with schizophrenia, and had lost control of this space thanks to skipping meds. Took meds seriously for 8 months, dumped everything into boxes, fixed broken table legs, cleaned, sorted, and now? Cozy and functional.
Progress Is Slow But Steady
Living room cleaned, half the kitchen done, and master bath sparkling. On meds now, and ready to get the whole house in order.
I Cleaned My Kitchen All By Myself!
Kitchen shame is real. Never been good at clean, cluttered and dirty worse. Doing dishes has always been mom's job, but this time, with some tricks up my sleeve, I got it done. Still scared of fridge though - next time!
First Step: 15-Minute Timer to Tame the Mess
Floors and tables were out of control. Couldn't face it, so set a 15-minute timer and just started. Not done, but way better. Yay small wins!
After Covid and Months of Half Measures, Kitchen Fully Clean!
Apartment condo secret: posted $15 offer online to haul away trash (2 bags + old pumpkins). Awesome human took it for free, and boom, energy freed up to finally deep clean today. Ask for help, seriously!
Craft Room Chaos Turns Clean!
Moved back in to help elderly mom. Spare bedroom became a mixed-up catch-all for 12 years. Finally, mental health on the upswing and got everything sorted. Threw away 4 big trash bags and gave away 11 big bags of yarn. Yarn hoarding, goodbye!
Panic Cleaning Before Apartment Inspection
Not done yet, but got a functional room again. Mental health struggles hit hard, so it’s easy to ignore the mess. Embracing my vintage granny style.
“Can I Come Over?” The Best Motivation Ever
Friend wanted a New Year visit knowing I was struggling. Loved one wanted to cook for me. Needed to hide the mess no more. Dishes done, leftovers cleared, and mold painted over. Gross? Yes. But clean now and feeling hopeful. If I can do it, so can you!
Thought My Room Was Beyond Help, But Nope!
Mom died two years ago, packed a tiny apartment with years of chaos. One big Sunday marathon, plus a surprise inspection, kicked me into gear. Now the closet can close! Daily routines include toilet, cat box, and vacuum - slow steps to comfort. Mess built up over years, but summer will be my fresh start.
Kitchen Before and Progress: Depression Grapple
Depression and overwhelm had me stuck, but I’m finding joy and energy in action. New shelves built for the pantry and lots of cleaning done, though still tons to go!
20 Minutes Saved My Hallway! You Can Do It!
What I did in 20 minutes:
- Hyped music on
- Dirty stuff to washer
- Floors picked up and put away (or into tubs)
- Swiped and binned trash
- Dishes to sink
- Wiped bins/washer/dryer
- Floated down clear hallway
6 Days to Make Dad’s Place Livable
Visiting and tackling Dad’s house to get it healthier and easier for him with limited mobility. Many rooms to clean, but can cook and care for cats for now!
Kitchen Cleaned and Glory Achieved!
So proud! Started cleaning 50 days ago with no clue where to begin. Now kitchen spotless. Thanks to all the encouragement - time for cookies and tea party to celebrate!
Bedroom Day 2: Trash Haul and Dust Bust
Big corner pile was trash - one carload to the dump so far. Vacuumed, swept webs, wiped surfaces. No under-bed or closet yet, but making waves!
Biggest Uf So Far: Kitchen Stuff Takeover
Stuff from kitchen remodel and laundry ended up in this poor room. Bought totes to keep everything sorted and off the floor. Kept telling myself: Put stuff away, not just down. Machines arrive tomorrow! (And here’s Buddy the Bagel and Mabel Tax keeping watch.)
Actually Got It Done! The Clean I’m Proud of Most
Never been prouder. From posting here lost with years of clutter, to moving cities, to a perfectly clean bedroom and bathroom. Donated and trashed tons. Couldn’t have done it without your kindness and advice. Fresh start feels amazing!
2.5 Hours in the Fridge — Feels Good!
Had a rough stretch lately, but the fridge is looking nice after 2.5 hours of work. Treating myself to cheesecake tomorrow. Still snack drawer to do, but feeling so much better!
45 Minutes—Room Deslobification Kickoff!
"Deslobification" in progress: trash picked up and laundry tossed into a sheet bundle since baskets are busy. Starting somewhere is everything!
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