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Too depressed to clean my apartment.

Posted by keva74 @keva74, Feb 6, 2019

Hi, I’m a 74 year old diabetic. It is type 2 and I was diagnosed in my 40’s. I have alternated between acceptance and completely ignoring it.the depression came on after I had a portion of my colon remove. During recovery I pulled my back out and have totally lost interest in daily cleaning. Dishes, laundry, floors, etc.. taking 100 mg sertraline, for 6 nonetheless but very little changes. I’m ashamed to have anyone over. It’s not healthy, but I’m having trouble getting started

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 6, 2019

Keva74. I'd like to add my welcome to our caring group You didn't say when your surgery was ? Do you think you are just still recovering from this what you went through is something you have to accept or let the depression take over your life. Do you have family of friends you can lean on now to talk out your feelings?Maybe you have to forget cleaning yourself and take care of yourself first Hire a housekeeper for The time being Then you won't have to worry about this ,I know she won't clean like you but let that go and go out for some fresh air ,read or just listen to nature I wish you all the best

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keva74 | @keva74 | Feb 6, 2019
In reply to @parus "@keva74 Curious. Are you lacking the motivation to clean? You watch TV and work puzzles but..." + (show)
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@keva74 Curious. Are you lacking the motivation to clean? You watch TV and work puzzles but don’t want to clean your apartment because...? I read about all of your physical issues so are you physically unable to do so? Is it so out of control you are overwhelmed?? I am confused as to why you don’t want to do so.

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If I knew why, maybe I could change it, on my own. I’m physically able to do the work. I just see no purpose in it. No one ever comes over and I would try to stop them if they did. Sort of a catch 22. I want to have a clean place, but I can’t muster the interest to clean

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 6, 2019
In reply to @keva74 "If I knew why, maybe I could change it, on my own. I’m physically able to..." + (show)
@keva74

If I knew why, maybe I could change it, on my own. I’m physically able to do the work. I just see no purpose in it. No one ever comes over and I would try to stop them if they did. Sort of a catch 22. I want to have a clean place, but I can’t muster the interest to clean

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@keva74 I'm 76 and I have a housekeeper once a month I keep it feed up and dust but let the heavier stuff to Rosie then you can do what you want to after working all your life you deserve something ,minds a housekeeper I hate to clean

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keva74 | @keva74 | Feb 6, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@keva74 I'm 76 and I have a housekeeper once a month I keep it feed up..." + (show)
@lioness

@keva74 I'm 76 and I have a housekeeper once a month I keep it feed up and dust but let the heavier stuff to Rosie then you can do what you want to after working all your life you deserve something ,minds a housekeeper I hate to clean

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Very smart idea. I’m thinking about doing that as well. I appreciate your suggestion. I do hate cleaning, especially dishes. Might switch to paper plates, too.

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