Am I alone in this? - Page 2

[kibba]

I can relate! I wouldn't say I get panic attacks but I get very high with the anxiety when I see a mess. Even if it's something someone wouldn't consider it a mess... I probably do.

[catscharm74]

I used to suffer from the same thing. After finally figuring out that my anxiety came from not wanting to end up like my mother...the packrat...I realized I had to find a balance. I now only clean about 20 minutes a day...I take Sat. morning to do the big stuff...bathrooms, floors, windows...but set a time limit. I have found that minimalism, while creating a happy, comfy space is most important to me. I also agree with what others have said, just take time for yourself and find your time to enjoy.

[mommaof3boz]

I know one of the problems is I grew up an only child of a single mother. Our house was very quiet and always neat because it was the two of us. I was a bookworm too. I now have three boys-two teenagers and a 10 yr old. Things get loud and messy easily and I constantly battle to keep ahead. I made the choice to have three kids and wouldn't trade em for the world. Its just that noise and messes that trigger me.