So the first week is over for the homemaker's challenge and I've not completed all of the challenges. My severe depression leads to procrastination and it keeps getting in the way of me doing A LOT of things. I'm still working on my mission statement, but once it's completed, it will be formatted and then placed on the fridge for my husband and me to see. Although I only got one Martha challenge completed--cleaning and scrubbing the inside of the fridge and freezer--it does make me feel good to know that it's done and MUCH better looking and neatly organized.
On Day 3, the quote, "Our homes reflect our mental/spiritual/emotional health" really hit home within me. Contrary to what my husband has seen of my cleaning, I am a neat freak. The apartment not being clean causes me to feel stressed (and many other negative emotions), yet I do nothing about it, because any time I start cleaning I end up frustrated midway through and quit or my back ends up causing me problems. Reading that statement, just reminded me that I really need to get help with my depression, but I don't know where to start, especially since I'm unemployed and have no insurance. Not only has my depression caused me to procrastinate, it has sapped almost all of my energy and motivation not just for cleaning, but for exercise and other things as well. I am hoping that as I continue to read 31 Days to Clean, that I will regain some of that motivation and be able to have a clean home for my husband and myself; I also hope I'll finally get back to exercising.
Here are a couple of before and after pictures of our fridge...
Martha Stewart has a whole army of folks helping her out 24/7, so don't feel bad that (as one individual) you weren't able to complete all of the week's challenges.
ReplyDeleteAs far as depression goes, I can totally relate. I suffered from it for over a decade and the fatigue and lack of motivation was the worse. Many days, I didn't even see the point of getting up and was mad at God for keeping me alive. Just hang in there, babe. I'm living proof that a person can work their way through this by God's grace. No, every day hasn't been roses, but the Lord has miraculously and mercifully provided me with great friends, great doctors when I needed them the most.
I looked up an article that may be helpful to you in your financial situation. It's a couple of years old, but it should still be relevant: http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/84292/70431/money-insurance/
P.S. - Your fridge looks awesome! Good job!!!
GREAT job on the Refrigerator, I still need to finish my blog and post my pictures. I am way behind in do that. lol I suffer from chronic pain and what may be simple to some in regards to cleaning house is hard on my body. I can't stand my house they way it is right now, I'm hoping I will get it clean and be able to stay on it daily. Keep it up, you can do it!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Martha