tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post7847551770508059136..comments2024-03-26T21:11:31.753-04:00Comments on Learning to Balance Life Changes: I Love Aha MomentsDeborah Boltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-76983967000062194472012-10-08T13:36:23.947-04:002012-10-08T13:36:23.947-04:00I have to force myself to work on the piles. And ...I have to force myself to work on the piles. And I usually feel better afterwards, if I remember not to work myself into a frazzle. You mentioned panic attacks. I wonder if everybody that has fibromyalgia has those. I have them too, and I would have them even when I could not pinpoint a reason. Now that have more control over the FM and CFS through medication and supplements, I do not have them as often. Thanks for commenting. I have to admit I still get excited when someone comments, being a newer blogger.Deborah Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-72297025566937229952012-10-08T01:40:03.965-04:002012-10-08T01:40:03.965-04:00Before I was diagnosed with FIbro the occasional c...Before I was diagnosed with FIbro the occasional clutter or pile of stuff on a shelf didn't bother me, but now, it drives me up the wall. I always feel like it's just hanging over my shoulders as something that needs to get done, but I won't be able to for weeks or maybe even months. AS a result, I have pared down significantly and do a much better job of keeping on my kids and husband to pick up after themselves. I still have a few piles (one on my desk right now-I call it my creative chaos and 1 on a bookshelf), but they are small because the whole family keeps up on it, cause none like sit when I start having panic attacks over something as silly as clutter! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17256768024123301104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-71435884866716549022012-10-07T20:54:59.394-04:002012-10-07T20:54:59.394-04:00My plan is to clear off the table, sit one box at ...My plan is to clear off the table, sit one box at a time in front of me and sift through it. I am not going to hide the box in a closet, put it in an attic, or put it in the basement. I'm going to put a basket by the door and decorate the table. I am trying to find what works for me. If this doesn't -- that's OK. <br /><br />What messed me up the most was moving a year ago. We got moved before I finished decluttering. And I wasn't able to work on it for about 7 months. Meanwhile, more clutter happened. Ugh! I guess this is a type of crisis cleaning for me. But I will continue the 31 steps. Deborah Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356745854174666130.post-20923696604763556752012-10-07T20:16:17.375-04:002012-10-07T20:16:17.375-04:00Good luck, Debby! Just remember what FLYlady says-...Good luck, Debby! Just remember what FLYlady says- you can't organize clutter! Don't forget to keep a trash bag nearby and don't put anything in a box unless it has EARNED a right to be kept! :) You go, girl!Midlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927605157793161973noreply@blogger.com