back again!
 

Hey everyone,

I lost my way for a bit and I am now back, thank goodness!

I have been drinking recently and as much as I regret doing so, I am now so much clearer on my reasons for drinking, what situations etc.

I've been writing a lot. I have a folder just for my recovery stuff I've accumulated from meetings, websites and so on. I feel really glad I've kept it. I think it's helping.

Tonight I have to clean up the mess in my flat. I didn't clean for ages as I was more often than not, drunk! The amount to clean is worrying me but I know I will feel less anxious once everything is in its place.

Hello again!

Hello from a newbie!

Cleaning can be a real downer. Break it up into small sections so you dont get overwhelmed. Collect all the dishes together. Throw out the trash. Sort the laundry. Do a bit, then give yourself a break and a reward after each "section" If that is too much? Put the kettle on to make a cup of tea or coffee, and clean just until the kettle boils. You'd be surprised how much you can get done!

And when you're done - come back here and post all about it! :-)

Welcome back!! :)

welcome back!
def. do the cleaning in small doses :) I know I would let everything fall apart while on one of my benders as well. And as someone who is a neat freak to the MAX...when I sobered up, I'd be disgusted with the state of myself AND my apt. and would go on a full day frenzy of cleaning madness!
so just do it small bits n pieces :) it isn't going anywhere

Welcome back, Jane :) It sounds like you've been doing a lot of useful thinking while you've been away. Now you're ready to get back on the straight and narrow - and we're all here to support you :grouphug:

(but you're on your own with the housework ;) )

Helloo and welcome back!
I went to town and go lost again myself for awhile.
Glad you found your way back too.

Welcome back, glad you are with us it's the safest place to be.

This is such a good idea! I did some tidying then dyed my hair as I definitely needed something to mark a change!

I had to do it 15 minutes at a time.

I'd collect and bag stuff for 15 minutes, then take a break. Otherwise I get overwhelmed and being the perfectionist would tend to give up since I couldn't get it all done perfectly at one time.

I've learned it's best to have a rotating list - like deep cleaning bathtub/shower on one day, kitchen counters/walls on another, vacuum and mop on another, windows and refrigerator quarterly, closets once every six months.

I change the sheets on Friday. I dust on Sunday. I water plants on Saturday. Clean the litter boxes on Monday, etc. That way it's a few minutes a day and I can keep things picked up in between by doing a ten minute speed-tidy-up. The toilet gets swished out every day, so does the bathroom sink and mirror.

Glad you are back Jane! :) It sounds like you learned something valuable from your relapse. Good to see you wanting to try again.

Welcome back Jane :)

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Glad you're back giving it another go. :)

welcome back JL, when you finish with your flat you can over to my place and start in any room.

That's such a good idea. I get the place perfect then get overwhelmed with maintaining the whole thing so doing a bit at a time is a great idea.

JaneLane, FANTASTIC, glad you are back. This is the place to be for support, rootin for ya. :egypt:

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