These are new terms I’ve learned already this year thanks again to a New York Times article.  The information in this article that resonated with me most is that depression rooms and doom piles are not the result of hoarding or laziness.   I wanted that in bold to help ease the conscience of anyone reading this.

Organized surroundings and mental health are very much connected.  When feeling tired because “life happens” it is not uncommon to let the dishes pile up, not open the mail, have mountains of laundry and leave things out of place.  Before you know it you have a depression room and doom piles, with even less energy to deal with what now feels even more overwhelming.

There are some helpful tips for getting and keeping your home in order on your own in the article.  Also remember asking for help when you need it is a sign of strength.

Happy New Year!