OCDGIRL7
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Help Cleaningh
Does anyone ever feel like cleaning and de-cluttering is too hard for their OCD. It’s as if I can’t part ways with any of my stuff no matter how bad I want to. Any tips??
Coop16Coop16
- Date posted
- 1y ago
So, I have trouble cleaning and decluttering. The main source for me was actually due to ADHD, so not so much on the OCD front. However, my grandmother has a history with hoarding. Honestly, if you asked her if she was hoarder, she would flat out say no. She actually moved here out of state because her house is/was considered condemned but she doesn’t see how it was because of her hoarding. But it’s SO bad. My mom and tried to help her back when my uncle died, and it was hard for her to get rid of ANYTHING. This was before I was diagnosed with OCD and before I realized that OCD was tied to hoarding. Now, I am not saying you are a hoarder or know what your situation is like. My grandmother is older and very stuck in her ways, so we have to use different tactics for her to give up some of her stuff. For me, I find it hard to let go of things because of the financial tie I have to it. For her, it’s different. She has more of the emotional tie to it. I find that if she sees it as donating it or gifting it on then she feels better about letting certain things go. I don’t know how it is for you or what material items you are trying to get rid of, but do you think you would feel better if you gifted it to someone or even donated it? For instance, if it clothes, you could donate it to a domestic violence shelter or if you have blankets, you can donate them to the animal shelter? Maybe tying it to a good cause may help letting certain items go?
AnonymousAnonymous
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- Staff
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I think what you are describing is common. People can feel overwhelmed at the big picture. Maybe try to take parts day by day and have someone who you trust that can kind of hold you accountable. At NOCD we do also do treatment for hoarding disorder if that is what you are experiencing.
seaangelseaangel
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Yes I was just about to post something like this! Hoarding is common with OCD. I also need tips on decluttering & keeping my room clean. I feel like I’m also so forgetful & I’m tired of losing things
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