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[quote=Anonymous]I’ve been depressed and exhausted for over a year, and my house reflects it. I can’t seem to keep my house clean and tidy.

I’m very embarrassed by it and my kids have not had anyone over for a long time.  I feel bad for them but still can’t seem to change. It’s all I can do to work, keep my kids well fed and nicely clothed. Cooking, laundry, and play time with kids happens. I spend as much time with them as I can. I help with homework and am there for them.  They seem to be healthy, happy kids. Cleaning and tidying just doesn’t get done.  There are piles of mail on the front table, clutter everywhere, and vacuuming and mopping gets done rarely.

DS has a demanding job and is never home. I work full time too but most of the childcare and all of the house are falls on me.  I’ve been trying to hide the depression from the kids. To outsiders I probably seem functional, but I feel just on th edge of breakdown sometimes.  I’m always so tired and drained.

I don’t have the time or money for therapy. We can’t afford cleaning help right now.

I worry about the impact of a messy house on the kids.  I’ve made it clear they can’t bring friends over until the house is neater, but it never seems to get there. They are too young to help although the oldest really tries to be helpful.

Please don’t snark. I already feel so bad.

Does anyone have helpful ideas on how to get out of this mess? [/quote]

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