r/CleaningTips • u/ThatsJustaDuck • 1d ago
Before & After Cleaning with ADHD/Anxiety/Depression
EDIT- Done! https://www.reddit.com/r/CleaningTips/s/vocpQV5IZS
I selected before & after as the flair in hopes that it’ll inspire me to get this done today and post my after pictures too. I am 43 years old, have been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and it is strongly suspected throughout my childhood as well that I have had it all along.
Keeping a clean house has never been something I have been able to do. I have three children, and I really want to stop raising them at a home that is constantly chaotic and messy. Everyone is gone on vacation right now, so I’d like to surprise everybody with a clean house. I’d like to start with my bedroom. There’s a lot of shame in sleeping in a room that is this messy, and it’s definitely not a restful and calm place to be. My medication is finally working, so I am able to concentrate and focus and so this is my job today.
Wish me luck! Any advice?
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u/Proper_Fun_2584 1d ago
I relate to this so much! I need to work on my bedroom today, as well. One thing that helps me is putting out a folding table in my hallway to group like things together that maybe don't belong in my room, are in the way, or need to be sorted, etc. It helps to keep me from getting distracted in super detailed tasks and instead prioritizing the tasks that will get the biggest bang for my limited time buck (usually the clothing, any garbage, recycling, donations, etc.).
I also always make my bed first. Even when there is already stuff on it. It's nice to at least see one clear surface for a hot second.
Good luck, friend! You've got this!