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Have a messy bedroom?  Cluttered dorm room?  Ever wake up on a bad day feeling depressed and then look at your messy room and feel worse?  Do you keep telling yourself I'll get to cleaning my apartment (or house) but just don't know where to start? If you feel intimidated by all the clutter, you're not alone.  This podcast outlines 3 simple strategies for de-cluttering your room or house.  We explore the subconscious reasons we keep things.  Have you ever fallen victim to the "Some Day Mentality"?  Do you ever confuse the gift with the giver?  Not sure what I'm talking about?  Then,  listen as I unpack the faulty reasoning that keeps our rooms cluttered. This podcast also gives extra hints for people with depression, bipolar, ADHD, or OCD.

Need to give away stuff?  Want to give to others?  Check out www.freecycle.org, a great resource for those of us purging our closets!

Food for Thought/Suggestions for Comments:

• Could you or someone you know use any of the 3 strategies in this podcast?
• Has your disorder ever made it more difficult to clean up?
• How does the cleanliness of your room affect your mood?

--Jessica Lynn Gimeno

Think you might have a problem more serious than clutter--like hoarding?  Interested in learning more about hoarding or looking for a treatment provider, check out www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/