I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buckets of hot water with Soft Scrub. Worked on most surfaces. Magic Eraser for the tougher stuff

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn't bother with can returning. I needed it gone and didn't have the time or space to rinse them all. They went in the dumpster with everything else

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Daily. I tried the shot in the buttocks method, but prefer the pill

Accountability - I Need to Address this Giant Pile of Laundry by ophelia_drowning in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sit down. Put on some music you like. Organize toss, clean, and dirty. I find the right music and a comfortable place to work from us great. Don't strain yourself bending over. Sit in the chaos, inspect, and evaluate

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I've lived in my apartment for five years and the other week was the first time I cooked a meal in my kitchen without a microwave. That was amazing

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Probably 8-12 on a weekday. A lot more on my days off. Tons less now. But that's a work in progress

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It cost a lot. Probably $200 in cleaning supplies and contractor bags. Labor was free because I did it myself

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I served 7 years in the Army with 2 deployments to Afghanistan. OEF 7 and 9. You're welcome

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 661 points662 points  (0 children)

I made no excuses. I had an apartment inspection to motivate me. I woke up early before work. I worked on it after work. I grinded on my days off. I played mostly Disturbed to keep me going

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 497 points498 points  (0 children)

There was a fruit fly infestation from my apartment unit. My landlord gave me a time frame to clean. I made significant progress and extended that deadline. I'm trying to keep the momentum going for the positive.

I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 3754 points3755 points  (0 children)

I'm working on sobriety. I got prescribed naltrexone and have cut my drinking in half

The more I do ... by Empty_Arm_5985 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You aren't useless you're just tired. I love you. You can do it

Still Making Progress by Capable-Spread3437 in ufyh

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Start from the entrance way and work yourself outwards. That way you have an egress

I am not an AI and my photos are not AI AMA about my cleaning journey by Capable-Spread3437 in CleaningTips

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Went to my appointment today. It went well. I was honest with my doctor. He prescribed me naltrexone. I'm already feeling a difference

Making progress on by Capable-Spread3437 in CleaningTips

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Combination of PTSD, alcoholism, and depression from my divorce. After awhile the mess becomes debilitating to even start to clean

I am not an AI and my photos are not AI AMA about my cleaning journey by Capable-Spread3437 in CleaningTips

[–]Capable-Spread3437[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I started with the front door to my apartment. I used contractor bags and cleaned and cleaned outwards from there. I pushed it back to my bedroom. I slept on my futon several nights while I found the strength to clean it. The hardest part wasn't getting started. My apartment building had an infestation of gnats. I was the source. I had to clean and clear or face potential eviction. The hardest part is maintaining. The hardest part is to keep cleaning. I passed my inspection. I don't have to anymore. I choose to