when will the fog lift? DS deserves more than this.....

[Alambil]

I've just filled 3 bin bags - and I mean filled - with rubbish from my living room

The room is only 11ft square - tiny, really.... and I'm only half way through (although most of the rubbish is done now - the rest is stuff needing moved)

I've literally had the carpet entirely covered with stuff (rubbish, school stuff, lego, toys, camping gear - all sorts) and can now safely walk from the kitchen to the front door (we were scrambling over stuff before)

I will get better at keeping tidy, won't I? when the tablets settle I mean?

I've been on them 13 days now... how much longer til they actually lift the fog?

Lewis, well done for filling the bags. I don't know your story, but it sounds like you're doing something positive. I'm a very messy person, and when I get stressed or down I make mess in a self-destructive way, even though it makes things worse - a bit like comfort-eating when you feel fat. I see the carpet in my bedroom every 6 months or so, but I am slowly learning to keep tidy. It is taking a long time to change.

You can do it. You will. The fog will lift. If I can help at all in the coming weeks, just by being here for a bit of support, I'd love to - I think I've been close to where you are in the past.

How are you today LewisFan?

hi omicron

I am feeling a bit better today ... I have been out with my mum (daily exercise with the dogs) and round town with her, my nan and my sister

I have also rang the CAB to get the next steps for fighting my eviction so I know where I stand with that now

Glad to hear that today's been a bit better. It's strange how a bit of control with something that's stressing you can impact on the rest of your life. Were the CAB helpfulthen?

I think they will be - it's all such a mess, none of it my fault (benefits fuckup) and they're helping me see the wood for the trees and fight the council

Have you tried Shelter? Although if the CAB are giving you all the advice you need, no need to look any further.

I've had a busy and tiring day: I've got 40% carpet visibility as a result!