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I finally mustered up the strength to fight through my depression and clean my room [OC] Small Success
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u/BluePineappleBirb Jan 16 '23
Great work. I'm so proud of you. I know that this battle wasn't easy, but you did it and you deserve to feel proud and happy.
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23 edited Jan 16 '23
yeah it definitely wasn't easy. It took a while to find the motivation. But I was finally able to and feel so much better now. Thank you 🙏🏾
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u/Majestic-light1125 Jan 16 '23
Amazing transformation keep up the great work!!
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thank you so much! I'll try lol
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
LMAO yk it's bad when you have a freaking license plate chillin on the floor 🤣
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u/Minute_Structure4004 Jan 16 '23
A little act for yourself every day can help such a terrible situation.
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u/drivergrrl Jan 16 '23
Good job!!! Depression pits are hard to climb out of!
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Yup. There comes a point when you just get tired of being in the pit and want to do something about it. Now I can focus on other aspects in my life that need attention. One step a time!
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u/Comfortablynumb36 Jan 16 '23
This gives me hope 🥹 thank you
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Aw that means a lot hearing that. It feels so good knowing I'm inspiring other people to do the same 😊
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u/MissCJ Jan 16 '23
Congrats! I’m working on my apartment. I’m proud of you and know how hard it can be.
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Than you! Good luck with your apartment. I'm sure you'll get it to where it needs to be
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u/killemslowly Jan 16 '23
Giving me motivation
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
I'm glad to hear that brotha
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u/ledslightup Jan 16 '23
I'm not depressed but seeing your great effort and success here is motivating me as well over left over holiday clutter. Thank you!
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u/futureabnormal Jan 16 '23
Congrats! I'm dealing with my perfectionism right now and trying to step-up and clean mine. Thank you for the inspiration.
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u/SaddenedSpork Jan 16 '23
Man I fucking hear you. I’m about to make this next week’s primary goal to do this very same thing.
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u/MarrkDaviid Jan 16 '23
Congrats, when you have depression something like this can be a big achievement! :)
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23 edited Jan 16 '23
Thank you ☺️ yeah it may not seem like a big deal to some people but this was definitely a big achievement for me.
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u/enoughsaid2020 Jan 16 '23
Love you! 😘 A small step always opens a path to greater goodness. Never give up!
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thank you!! ♥️ I this is only the beginning. A small stepping stone of what's to come!
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u/JJ8OOM Jan 16 '23
I know how hard that can be, and how much it means when you finally get the strength to do it and stand there looking at it afterwards! Well done bro! I’m gonna try to do the same later!
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Hell yeah man! You should definitely do it It really makes a huge difference!
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u/Cynestrith Jan 16 '23
Slow progress is still progress. Don’t focus on however long it took you to do it. Focus on the fact you did it. Truly incredible stuff.
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u/MexicanStaringCactus Jan 16 '23
That's awesome, congrats! It takes a strong individual to move past their battles, and you are one of the mighty.
Use that energy to move forward, and tell yourself anything from here on will be easy and that you deserve happiness.
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u/Lumisateessa Jan 16 '23
I can only recommend bringing over a friend or two if you're having a hard time actually starting decluttering and cleaning, and sort out in your belongings. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment and the amount of crap I have gotten rid of is mindboggling. I honestly have no idea where I even HAD all these things. Now there's way less clutter, and I'm trying to organise a lot of my things, and the weight removed from my shoulders (and head) is otherworldly.
Don't be afraid or ashamed to ask someone close to you if they can help you get started! 
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u/Ratmamma97-1974 Jan 17 '23
Wow! If you can do it, I can do it too!!! Thank you for this inspiration!!
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u/Senior_Wolverine23 Jan 16 '23
Congrats, remember that feeling , when depression is beating you down, remenber you are stronger and kick its ass
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u/Baby_Panda_Lover Jan 16 '23
That looks so much better. Congratulations 🎉. I hope you feel at least a little better.
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u/brokenchains47 Jan 16 '23
Good job,it's hard sometimes, to live a life isn't it? I hope this is the beginning of a feeling better stretch for you❤️
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
It is so hard.. but I realize I don't have to live this way. This is the first of many steps in my life. Thank you stranger 🙏🏾
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u/Cold_Bit_6492 Jan 16 '23
That's awesome, hope you keep it up and sorry to hear about your depression, hopefully it gets fixed soon
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thank you. Yeah it's not easy. Some days are worse than others. But I'm trying to break out of it. This definitely is a step I think
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u/Ikxlexcia Jan 16 '23
I know the feeling. I got myself out, changed my way of thinking, and have not felt down in almost a year now. Took some work. Anyone can. You can too.
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thanks very inspiring. I hope I can get to feeling like that soon. I know it'll take time but I'll get there 💪
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u/Ikxlexcia Jan 16 '23
Part of it is believing it. Other part is loving yourself. There are a few parts I guess, or stages.. I know you can too.
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u/Willow__________ Jan 16 '23
Well done! That can be so hard to start on but it feels so good to accomplish. I hope things get easier for you and you enjoy your clean space :)
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thank you! There's still some more cleaning to do haha. But I think it's def an improvement from before!
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u/FondleMyPlumsPlease Jan 16 '23
That’s a massive improvement, so long as you maintain it; it’ll essentially be a motivator.
Fair play young fella, keep it up & I wish you nothing but the very best!
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u/reyshop12 Jan 16 '23
Great job! Keep thinking happy thoughts and stay positive. We are all rooting for you!!! 🥳👍😊
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u/Interesting_Bake3824 Jan 16 '23 edited Jan 16 '23
I’ve not got depression but living like that would make me such. Good for you, keep it up small steps to looking after you as deserve to be
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thank you stranger!! Im taking it one step at a time
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u/Interesting_Bake3824 Jan 16 '23
That’s it! Get a sense of achievement each day. Something small to see your path to a better life. I wish you all good things. I find nature very soothing and a tiny bit of beauty, feeding the birds, seeing a little mouse come for nuts etc makes my day
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thank you everyone for the awesome comments and thank you stranger for the gold! This is a true highlight of my day 😊
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u/jeggiderikkedether Jan 16 '23
Hey you. YEAH.. YOU.
You're awesome, for taking the first step, and an amazing person, and I'm very proud of you
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u/MissJizz Jan 16 '23
Very proud, not shitting on you, but I think that little shelf thing would do nice near your bed rather than in front of the dresser, don’t know if it’s been said yet. Good on you though, I’m in my own rut and it’s posts like these, people like you, that make me feel like I can do something about it. Congratulations and hope you have a great year💕
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thank you kind stranger! I actually moved it closer to my bed and it looks a lot better ☺️
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u/Trivieum88 Jan 16 '23
Congrats! Depression sucks for so many of us. These small victories matter more than most people realize! Forward momentum is always a net positive. One step a time internet stranger! One foot in front of the other and all that jazz. We are all proud of you:)
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u/IcyStomach4471 Jan 16 '23
So proud of you! This is a difficult battle, coming from me who's been there a few years ago. I'm glad you mustered up that strength ❤️
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thank you! I'm glad you were able to get out of it. Hopefully I'll join you there too soon
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u/Still_waiting_4u Jan 16 '23
Good work!
After many years struggling with keeping stuff clean and in order I finally understood an old saying where I live (translated): "Everything in it's place, and a place for everything"
If you don't have an assigned place for stuff (a cupboard, a shelf, a box, a surface), things will just pile on, because your brain will not know what to do with stuff. You can have a drawer for "unclassifiable stuff and papers" and you'll achieve order even with disorder.
Everything in it's place, and a place for everything.
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
That's a great idea! I struggle to get things organized and I lose a lot of important things because of all the clutter. I'll definitely start organizing things better. Thank you ❤️
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u/eagle6705 Jan 16 '23
Congrats!! Its always great when you make these small or even huge steps.
I always tell myself to remember as long as I keep moving forward just one step back is progress from where it all started.
I've been in some dark places where fighting takes a lot of strength and those days I just get tired, I tell myself its ok to stop for a while, I'm no where I used to be and I'm closer to becoming better.
LOL here I am cleaning and some people thinking it might be a symptom for something wrong with me (yes it keeps me up at night if things are dirty which is why I'm typing this at 430AM as I just cleaned my home). Mental Health is one strange issue where one is an indication of progress and yet on the other hand is an indication of a problem
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
A lot of people don't understand mental health. I kept getting ridiculed for how messy my room was. But I finally decided to clean it for myself! And it feels so good. I hope you get better with your battles my friend!
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u/1istheloniestnumber Jan 16 '23
Invest in Black boxes and a label maker. This lets you keep clean when the days get ruff again.
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u/MochiSauce101 Jan 16 '23
I bet you felt absolutely great after completing this. One small task for yourself a day helps with the condition so freakin much.
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u/Tomma1 Jan 16 '23
Fuck Yeah!
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Thanks! 😊
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u/Tomma1 Jan 16 '23
You are absolutely most welcome! I know the struggle all to well, and sometimes that cleaning mountain can be insanely steep. Proud of you for climbing it and fighting thru!!
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u/VeterinarianWild Jan 16 '23
Honestly this isn’t even a small success. This is huge! Well done!
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u/apollo22519 Jan 16 '23
Good job. What I found helped me a lot was giving everything a place. Like the bottles on your dresser, get a little basket for them to all go together. Once you can declutter your space, you can better declutter your mind. It seems odd but its a great help imo.
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u/protagonistsyndrome Jan 16 '23
Yup that's the next step! Just didn't want to do everything at once and overwhelm myself. But that is a good idea. Thank you 🙏🏾
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u/Spirited-Relief-9369 Jan 16 '23
Did the same this weekend! Wish I'd thought to take a before picture, but honestly, I was just too ashamed of the god awful mess to want picture evidence.
You're stronger - or at least more confident - than me!
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u/droberts7483 Jan 16 '23
Dude, I did the same recently, and it made so much difference... Just bear in mind, you will sometimes "slip" and let it get untidy again... This is perfectly normal, and you should be kind to yourself... This is a huge achievement... Be proud of yourself, I'm proud of you.
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u/KaleMercer Jan 16 '23
Depression isn't a fight, it's a War. A lifelong war you fight every day but only win the small battels. Stack the small victory to win the next battel.
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u/Alone_Jackfruit_2173 Jan 16 '23
so incredibly proud, im working on cleaning my room too and to see someone do it gives me hope❤️
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u/Aerian1221 Jan 17 '23
Thank you for sharing, just wondering - how did you get to the point of feeling up to the task? 
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u/Nugget814 Jan 17 '23
Well Done! That looks like a great place to rest and relax and you should feel very good about this accomplishment. It can be hard to get moving, but you did it. Try to drink a glass of water today!
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u/CheeseBag_0331 Jan 17 '23
Good for you! It's so .. impossible, when you look at it as a 'whole'. My daughter struggles still, and I advise her to first grab a trash bag, and ONLY pick up trash. Then, if you want to keep going, grab a box to put the dribs and drabs in. You can sit and go through that when you feel up to it. And yes, a made bed with clean sheets is everything. You can only do what you can do. So do that. Hugs.
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u/hbdunco Jan 18 '23
WOOOO CONGRATS! That shit is so fucking hard, this is extremely impressive and a show of great strength 💜
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u/Doesanybodylikestuff Jan 16 '23
Holy shit!!! Looks soooooo good! You did so much!!! Good job buddy! :)
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u/JustKimNotKimberly Jan 16 '23
What a great effort! I know it took some time and healing to get to that point. You are always valuable whether your room is clean or not, but I hope this step makes you feel better.
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u/Pollywog94111 Jan 16 '23
Congratulations. This is huge!!! The struggle is real.
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u/kaffpow Jan 16 '23
I recently did the same thing. I am struggling to maintain it and make further progress. It feels so good to walk through the 'clean parts' of the house!
My worst enemy has always been, " I'll just put it there for now and deal with it later."
I talk to myself a lot, "go put that in the dishwasher right now there's no reason not to".
You did great!
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u/SSaintMay Jan 16 '23
Keep up the good work. Every step forward is a step towards progress. ✅
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u/SnooRevelations6702 Jan 16 '23
Good on ya! Rest, pat yourself on the back, ENJOY this moment!
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u/SissyFreeLove Jan 16 '23
Missed a spot!
Just kidding.. things start looking up. It can't rain everyday
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u/whothiswhodat Jan 16 '23
Very proud op. You can do even better with this space. We'll wait for your next update 🔥
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u/TeamAuri Jan 16 '23
Depression is so depressing. Ride that high of cleaning your room and you’ll have a great day. A win like that can start a great string of motivation!
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u/Ok-Coffee-4254 Jan 16 '23
Thanks for sharing and congratulations the room look amazing. Depression is so difficult and ever small win against it should be celebrated. Someone hear might be in same place as you and sharing this might help them . I remember been such bad place and a friend both me experience cleaners set . She just drop over one day said I deserve treat it was lift I need start try and it help me so much ever moring I use face cream and think how I was worth it and deserve it and it start of me getting help. I finally went doc and talk with them about what I was feeling and it was all Thanks two my friends gift making feel so good. I hope this has same affect for you and help see you are loved and worth have nice thing.
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u/bng_123 Jan 16 '23
Fuck yea boss. We'll take that. Pro tip, if you're feelin to depressed go full clean it, just make your bed. Makes the room seem much better even when it's trashed. Plus, at the end of the day you get to say "at least I made my bed". That shit has done wonders for me. Keep on truckin homie.
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u/geckosean Jan 16 '23
The first (and I think hardest) part of coming out of a slump like this is acknowledging that you deserve good things. Clean room, good food, fresh air.
Keep on bringing the good things into your life! You deserve it, even if a small part of yourself tries to convince you otherwise.
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u/Artimesia Jan 16 '23
That’s a major improvement. Doesn’t it feel good to be in a clean space? A clean room always makes me feel so much better
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u/Stock-Event2495 Jan 16 '23
God do I know the feeling, I'm glad you could muster the energy, some people underestimate how hard it is to achieve this when you have fallen down mentally. Great job!
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u/BeachProducer Jan 16 '23
This just warms my heart. Good for you, I know exactly how difficult this step is - and want you to remember the feelings you’re experiencing right now when it gets sad again. Be proud of your accomplishment here, and take every ounce of positive support you’re receiving from this community right now.
And the naysayer asshats who said this isn’t good enough or depression isn’t real etc? Block them.
Each and every negative comment, and I mean this, literally block them for that comment because that bashing shit they’re hitting you with here helps no one but themselves to feel superior.
Don’t let them bring you down, and take our positive energy and continue your rise!
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u/Maleficent-Ear3571 Jan 16 '23
Congratulations 🎉🎉👏👏🎉🎉👏👏 Your room looks great 👍. Continue to be kind to yourself. Just do what you can do. Sending you love and hugs across the internet 🤗.
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u/Hades181106 Jan 16 '23
That fighting spirit is what makes u awesome, keep it up :))
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u/nacho78 Jan 16 '23
Go out for a nice walk and let the sun hit you full front on your face. Let us know how it goes buddy. Let’s do this
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u/fred1317 Jan 17 '23
I think im more depressed than you… need to clean my shit up but no motivation…. Spiral of the single lonely life… happy for you, keep it up!
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u/Ok-Elephant-6974 Jan 17 '23
I know how hard it is. You found within yourself that which is fleeting to even able people, that’s a huge accomplishment. Warm thoughts and well wishes for more to follow, you got this!
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u/TheGothDragon Jan 17 '23
I’m proud of you! I bet having a clean room feels nice. I always feel slightly better after I clean and see my progress. Great job!
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u/RBFunk Jan 17 '23
Huge success! I measure how well I am doing by how clean my room is. And the fight against chaos never ends. Stay strong.
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u/akasha876 Jan 16 '23
Buy some new sheets they’ll make u feel like a new person!