My tips as a person who has gone through this cycle many times (and is currently keeping a moderately clean house, compared to the depression pit I lived in for almost two years) 1)Everything should have its place 2)If you have no space to put something you either need more furniture (especially utilitarian stuff like shelves and storage boxes/cubbys) or less stuff 3)Try to declutter regularly. I break this up into very small spaces so it doesn't overwhelm me. Like declutter one drawer or one shelf in the closet. Something that can get done in 15-30 minutes or less. Idk about other people but I have a habit of bringing a lot of stuff into the house (I frequent thrift shops and estate sales) so I make sure to go through my things often. Luckily I don't have a hard time getting rid of stuff(except for the chore of actually taking the box to good will), but I know many people who live in squalor do. 4)Naming it. For a while I had a hard time because I believed I was just a messy person naturally. I didn't realize for way too long that it was a symptom of my mental illness and isolating habits. I found the squalor survivors website and it was incredibly helpful. It was comforting for me to have a name for what I was forcing myself to live in. They break it up into four levels of squalor and that really helped me gauge where my mental health was and put into perspective just how bad my situation was. Going from max clean for one day and then utter filth for months was so normal to me and I had put up this big defensive wall about my situation. 5)Do it the easy way. Every single task, do it the easiest way possible. Part of my problem was a mental block. I would look at a massive chore I needed to do and then think of the proper/best way to handle the problem. Then I'd get overwhelmed with all the steps that would take and keep ignoring the mess. For example the garbage was (is) always a hard thing for me. My house was in such a state that I wouldnt be able to fit all of the garbage into my cans. On top of that it was everywhere, to the point that it would take me an hour to even collect it all. So every week I would avoid it and miss taking out my cans at all and the problem would compound. Now I know that if it doesn't go out the night before, it doesnt go out. So I made that deadline instead of putting it off even further and missing the morning pickup. And if I am dead exhausted and I can only collect one bag of trash before taking the bin to the curb, then I at least do that. Also I used to feel guilty about using less environmentally cleaning supplies(like reusable rags vs disposable wipes/paper towels, or products that come in plastic). Now I just say screw it. I need a clean environment and they make it easier for me to clean. 6)If you have money, pay for a cleaner. It isn't terribly expensive to get someone to clean for an hour a week. They will be more efficient than you and it will take a load off your mind. Also it gets someone else into your house that isn't you, which puts a little psychic pressure on you once a week to do a pre-clean. I would consider it like another utility if you have a hard time justifying the cost. Some people can't spare the extra $100 a month but if you can budget it, do it. 7)I'm not terribly consistent but I try to do a "closing time" on my house. At night (but before you're super tired, maybe 3 hours before bed) I make my rounds in each room and tidy a bit. Throw away all garbage and at minimum take your dishes to the sink (also find the best time for you to do dishes, I personally like doing them in the morning after breakfast or right before cooking dinner provided I'm not too hungry). Put everything you can that's not in it's proper place, away. This will keep your house tidy, if not actually clean. For me, the minute I leave "tidy" I move into filth. 8)Some people find it helpful to set timers, my favorite thing is to do that with media. If I have a podcast that is in hour long, I'll just make it my goal to clean for the length of my podcast and see what gets done. I save the ones I really look forward to to make it more enjoyable. Chapters of audiobooks, movies, or episodes of tv in the background all make great time markers. 9)Take breaks. Cleaning for a long period of time is super exhausting, build in breaks to keep momentum and when you can feel that you are depleted , stop. Make sure to eat snacks and drink plenty of water and take breaks to sit down. I used to push myself to clean for 4-6 hours without a proper break which is just miserable.

Yay!!!! So proud of you. You worked incredibly hard to get that far. And that donation pile is huge. That will make a big difference for you when you clean.

I don’t actually mind cleaning. It’s easy I think to let things slide especially with depression. Some days it’s all I can do to get to and. from work. Just wish when I got things cleaned and organized it wouldn’t get messed up again!

I do a little every day. Once a week, a bag goes to Goodwill. Sometimes a box goes to Goodwill. Extra linens go to the homeless shelter. There is so much. Recycling and trash go out every night. I don't have the energy for a huge declutter session. Tina

I was excited to see that pop up in my feed ! I'm glad to see that you're still working on your room :) keep it up and i hope you're okay 🥰

I come back to this video whenever I need the support, inspiration, or to feel less alone. Thank you so much for posting these, it's really so helpful. I hope you're doing well!! 💜💜💜

Some easy step 💛 pick up all trash ( including dishes ) 💛 pick up stuff off floor where they belong 💛 put things where they belong ( desk, dresser, night stand, etc ) 💛 make bed ( wash if needed ) 💛 Wipe counter & mirrors, sweep, mop ( vacuum if you have carpet ) ✨💛 I BELIEVE IN ALL OF YOU 💛✨

I'm so proud of you! I've totally been there. The rest of my house was moderately clean, but I had that one room like this, I couldn't bring myself to clean. I go in cycles with my depression that way. Once it's clean, I become almost obsessive compulsive with keeping it that way until I fall into another depression episode. Right now, I'm in over cleaning mode. I just cleaned my depression room 2 weeks ago and I am driving myself insane making sure it doesn't get how it was again. ETA. I will go from a room like this, to cleaning it and on hands and knees for searching a spec of dirt I missed when cleaning. There is literally no in between for me.

I'm from Germany and I love your Videos so much! Please give us more cleaning Videos! ♡ You did it very good :-)

here are a few tips: 1. i know its ahrd esspecially when your mental health sucks but just clean things as you go along (ex. you have are changing your clothes. then put the items away (clothes) right after you use it.) therefore you clean up small messes and not one hug multi day one.im pretty bad at that one so another thing that i do from collecting a ton of stuff is everytime i get something new i get rid of five items ect. i hope it helps! i really helped me

I watch your videos whenever I need motivation,when I was a fashion design student my room used to look like this ,even messier than this,but I got rid of the stuff that was not useful, I would suggest you to get rid of extra stuff that you don't need or use,if you own less stuff it's easier to take care of them and manage them💕

I understand how daunting the feeling of cleaning up a neglected room, but there comes a day when you become tired of the mess, our the mess makes you sick. Just keep fighting and know you are stronger the whatever is holding you back

That was A LOT of work, you did an amazing job 🤗🥰

This is a huge achievement, you should be very proud!

Do you have a closet or drawers for your clothes ? I hope you're not keeping them in bags all the time! You would feel so much better with proper clothing storage!

This is realley great work. You deserve to have a neat and organized space! I couldn't help but to notice the little amount of shelfspace/storagespace that you have. I highly recommand having shelves, because then everything will have its own place and you don't have to box it up just to take it out everytime you want to use it. This leads to being unmotivated because it is more work. Hope it helps someone :)

My tips: once a day go through and get rid of dirty dishes and garbage in both your room and bathroom. Maybe invest in something to hold your clothes off the floor. You can’t keep things organized and clean without some place to put your things.

I know it's hard but maybe once you've gotten the order of the room where you like it then evaluate things by category. Don't rush it just really look at a drawer or shelf and decide if anything is broken, expired, fits, makes you feel good or if you want it. It could help you create more space for the things you use and like.

Congrats!! Loved the video cause i’m currently obsessed with watching videos cleaning depression rooms.. So proud of u keep it up

Proud of everybody, I know how hard it is by myself, but so worth it😊

Please do more videos! Would love to see another one of these.

i'm so proud of you, keep doing what you can do and never forget that you’re capable and stronger than you think!!! go girl, you are amazing.

Your Hard-work is on a different level thanks for giving me motivation ❤️

My my.. This is trully satisfying to me! Kind of inspiring to clean & help others who have a hard time too. 💜

Awesome declutter! ✨💫🌟

I know how difficult it can be to live with depression and other mental helth issues. My home is definitely not as bad as yours, but I can't even do once what you did here, and you've managed to do it THREE times! You really should be very proud of your achievement. I'm hoping your health improves soon, so that you don't have to do it again. ❤

Thank you for making this video!! I enjoyed it and I’m totally routing for you and everyone else who gets overwhelmed with life’s everyday stuff and mental health that the house gets out of control. Thank you for the motivation ❤️

Thank you Joy. I have watched all of your videos and am proud of you after every one. But, girlll... you had me anxious with this one. I thought you were through and then came the clothes. Had me bitin' my nails. Lol. But seriously, awesome job. How many days did it take you? I suffer from depression and lack all kinds of motivation right now. Seeing your latest video may help me though. Thanks for being brave and honest.

That WAS very satisfying - you did a great job!

This was the realest thing I have seen so far. This is really helping clean my room and it really shows that it’s hard but even if it’s hard it’s possible and to keep going

Great job! Your videos are so satisfying though.

You did amazing! Take care okay ♥️

glad to see you back keep up the good work

I love this thanks for inspiration. Good to know I am not alone in the desperation squalor and I can climb out😊

I needed this video. So much. I hope I can get this pumped up to do that.

Hiii girly💖 I saw on one of your videos that you are going to get rid of 75% of your stuff. That is a really awesome decision that you made for yourself! I definitely suggest you try minimalism. It's all about keeping the things that bring value to your life. You can have a collection or two, but everything else is minimal. It's different for everyone; definitely not one size fits all. I know what it's like to live in utter chaos and clutter, too; I suffer from depression, anxiety and adhd. I can relate to you, hon! I'm very proud of you and all of your hard work, in spite of your mental health problems❤ Much love to you💖

im very proud of u!!! you did it girl 😻😻

I loved the declutter!

Seems like the same room you cleaned up a year ago! Depression hits home.

I'm always checking your channel if you uploaded a new video. At last you post a new one. Keep safe and God Bless.

Seriously impressive!!! Keep it up!!

Hey hope your feeling good proud of you as always xx

Great job, very inspiring

This looks amazing! Great work ❤️. And now if you fall back again, you can watch a video of your success to remind yourself you can do it

Great video Perfect speed and angles 👌

Wow you did great! The after is awesome

I love watching you ❤️❤️❤️ Inspiring... time lapse video... Wanting to clean up too after office hours today... Thanks for sharing dear...Lots of Love from Philippines

have a schedule for cleaning. Friday start sorting out garbage, spray down bathtub and toilet w detergent, change sheets and do laundry. Saturday mopping, folding clothes, microfiber wiping down bathroom and everywhere. Sunday tidy up the rest. Each day by 10pm throw out all garbage. If you are in NYC i can help you organize and clean.

My tips would be to throw away packaging of anything you finish, the moment you finish or unpack it. Like a soda can, anything that contained food or a wrapper, plastic bag, or cartboard box. Those things get taken away by the trash on a weekly basis anyway and you don't have to think about throwing it. It's a good thing you have decorative boxes under your bed that hold things together. Maybe a desk or a dresser would help with an extra space to work at your laptop on/keep your paperwork, or just to have extra drawer space for things that would otherwise end up on the floor like cables and electronics. Just trying to think along, assuming you live in some kind of student dorm situation? Temporary? Shared kitchen?

Im so incredibly proud of you!

Thought the video I was thinking wow this is amazing and she doing great!

I am so happy that you left your bed in the corner because it really bothered me that it was in the smack dab middle of the room before!

You did a great job!

Beast mode! 🙌🙌

Great job! 🤗

We ladies often have the most items lol. It's wonderful you had enough focus, patience and energy to finish it. Thanks for posting video. Great job!!

Wow..Great job

Yesssss 🤩🌷

It’s amazing that we’re able to get all of this done by yourself!!! You must be great at deciding what to throw away, what to keep or what to do with things because it be very overwhelming. Wow. I clean for 30 mins and I’m done lol. This is amazing! How do u do it...

Great Job and great video. I hope you are doing well and staying safe from covid

Amazing Video!!! And OMG, are you a fan of The Office series too?✨

I love your videos love 💕

Something is better than nothing, you did great!

good job girl xoxoxoxoxo way to go :) proud of you....:)

i just saw your cleaning video from 2 years ago, lets see this one what happened to those sombreros that took UP SO MUCH SPACEEEE!

Hay noo otra vez el mismo desorden😱

You kicked another round of house booty!! 💪🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💖💖 way to go girl!! 🤩🤩

Congrats to you.

Hope all is well with you. It’s been a while since you’ve posted.

OMG OMG 🙊 from Creece 🇬🇷🇬🇷

Anymore videos??? Please more videos

At the 0:56 mark a really groovy tune starts playing. What is that song? It sounds very familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on it. And by the way, your video is definitely satisfying.

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Ho mi god i from brasil

Hello... how's everything going

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So when is it called a lazy room ?

Can we get another video please

Well done Loved it Not a good music though ☹️

Food fusion music 😆😆😆🤭🤭🤭

With all due respect, this is more than depression… this seems to also be hoarding

I wish the whole thing wasn't fast forwarded though

I know I ain’t just see a dirty pad🤦🏽‍♀️

Como a pessoa deixa a casa ficar nessa situação ?😲

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I don't understand your cleaning method. My theory is touch it once. Don't put it down put it away. You constantly move stuff from one place to another. It's a huge waste of time. And if that pile if clothes is for one person you need a big purge

???? Gas can????

Same person, same place. Why?

Dien

Она один раз в год убирается наверное

I will never leave that kind of mess in my room... It's too depressing

Nein🙄🙄👍👍👍

Наверное прикольно жить на помойке? А если бы заставили так жить, то возмущалась бы социальной несправедливостью.

Stay off the phone. Great job of clearing up.

Put the phone down -_-

Смотрю третье видео и не понимаю - ну, как можно так засрать?????

Burası ne kadar pis bir ev hayvan bile yaşamaz. Biz Müslümanlarda bir söz vardır. Temizlik imandan gelir. Evini temiz tut her an misafir gelir. Bedenini temiz tut her an ölüm gelir.

I really enjoy watching people with mental disorders… it makes me realize that I'm normal and that I only feel different sometimes. Your few timelapse shows, how much you can't handle the surrounding reality... Your escape is a mess, you clean up once a year! Fukin' madness. :)

Great job girl!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼