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DEPRESSION HIDING IN YOUR HOME? FIND IT AND MAKE IT LEAVE

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By FRECKLES AND LEMONADE Published 2 years ago 4 min read
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HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR HOME IS MAKING YOU DEPRESSED

Depression Hiding in your home?

Your home should be a place where you feel safe,relaxed, and happy. Your home is your refuge from the world, so it’s no surprise that the state of your home can have a big impact on your mood and mind. If your home is cluttered,messy, or just generally unorganized, it can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety.

THE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION IN YOUR HOME

There are a few things to look for that may be signs that your home is making you depressed. Do you find yourself feeling more anxious or stressed when you’re at home? Do you have trouble sleeping or concentrating when you’re at home? Are you eating more or less than usual when you’re at home?

But for some people, their home is a source of stress and anxiety. If your home is making you feel depressed, it could be due to a number of factors, including: cluttered or messy room unfinished projects, lack of natural light, bad memories associated with certain rooms or objects, and financial problems if your home is causing you to feel depressed. It’s important to take action.

According to a study by NiCole Keith, PhD, a research scientist and professor at Indiana University, people with clean houses tend to be healthier than those with messy or cluttered homes. In fact, cleanliness was even more a predictor of good health than the walkability of a neighborhood. – https://www.verywellmind.com/how-mental-health-and-cleaning-are-connected-5097496

Clinically reviewed by Sarah Fletcher, LPC, LAC Table of Contents Is A Messy Room A Symptom Of Depression?https://www.sandstonecare.com/blog/messy-room-depression-8-answers-about-messiness-and-mental-healthHOW TO GET RID OF OF DEPRESSION IN YOUR HOME

If your home is making you feel depressed, there are a few things you can do to try to improve the situation. First take a look at your home and see if there are any areas that are particularly cluttered or messy. If so, try to declutter and organize those areas. This can help to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety.

Start by decluttering and getting rid of anything that’s bringing you down. Take a look at your living space and see what small or big changes you make to create a more positive and peaceful environment.

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A messy environment can be incredibly depressing . so take some time to tidy up. then. take a look at the colors can have a significant impact on our moods.

MY STORY OF FINDING THE DEPRESSION HIDING IN MY HOME AND HOW I MADE IT LEAVE:

I started to notice my home was making me feel depressed. The walls were white, the floors were beige, and there was no natural light coming through. There wasn’t enough color. Walking in from a long hot day, I noticed my home was drab and colorless.

I knew I needed to make some changes, so I started by adding color to the walls. If your renting like me stick on wallpaper is a perfect idea for adding some personality to your walls. I added some plants and flowers, and bought some colorful wallpaper to give the walls some personality. Once I finished the walls I added some artwork for pops of color.

Now my home is bright and cheerful, and it makes me happy everytime I walk in the door.

When you’re able to identify what is making you feel a certain way and tackle it first hand is the first step to feeling better. Using your mind and home is a good way to start a journey of feeling better.

For instance, a study published in the journal, Mindfulness, found that people who were mindful when washing dishes—in other words they took the time to smell the soap and to take in the experience—reported a 27% reduction in nervousness, along with a 25% improvement in “mental inspiration.” What’s more, studies have found that having clean sheets and making your bed are associated with a better night’s rest. And, when you get more rest, that provides a whole host of mental health benefits including an improved mood.https://www.verywellmind.com/how-mental-health-and-cleaning-are-connected-5097496

IN CONCLUSION:

If your feeling depressed and don’t know why, the answer might be hiding in your home. Cluttr, messiness, and general disorganization can all lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. But before you go blaming your home for your mood swings, there are things you can do to take back control.

Start by taking a good look at your living space and identifying any areas that might need some attention. Once you’ve identified the problem, it’s time to take action! Tackle one area at a time until your home is once again the haven it should be. And if all else fails, remember that there’s always professional help available. Happy Cleaning.

Freckles and Lemonde would like to take the time to Thank you for reading our blog post! We appreciate you always!

Until next time stay continue to stay curious

Yours truly Freckles and Lemonade 🍋

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FRECKLES AND LEMONADE

Freckles and Lemonade is a Writer, Creative Thinker and Content Creator of many sorts. She loves to use her talents to help others find their light. Writing has always been a passion of hers.

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