It's refreshing to see a REAL KZreadr living a REAL life ❤

@SimplyLibbyt

6 ай бұрын

Painfully REAL over here 🤣 thank you for being here! ❤️

I clicked on your video because your kitchen actually looks like my kitchen and it’s such a relief to see someone else handling that struggle and not have a slightly cluttered house that they are tidying up. Thank you for such an intimate view of your life to help others ❤️

I can't do my dishes until they're organized and categorized. If you sound insane we're all insane then 😂 I watched this as motivation to clean my depression kitchen and your video makes me feel less alone. Thank you for sharing.

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

So glad I am not alone in that! Very happy that this helped you clean. Making these videos is the only time my kitchen gets a deep clean so it definitely helps me too!

@tnhelle

Жыл бұрын

If organized dishes and working left to right makes you feel insane then welcome to the club!🎉 we are all mad here😺 🎩

@kush_bunny1422

Жыл бұрын

Omg I thought it was the only one with this 🥺

@princessaurora9735

Жыл бұрын

I really thought I was the only one that would organize dishes before washing them! 😭

@d0bi3d00

Жыл бұрын

For real... I've already watched it a few times in order to "talk myself through it"

Thank you for showing that people share my life, I almost started crying when you said ”get the most out of the burst of energy” Like my friends tell me not to compare myself to instagram and I’m like ”I’m not, I’m comparing myself to hoarders!” I’m trying to take advantage of my own burst of energy today, wish me luck!

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

You got this! ❤️

It’s SO nice to know I am not the only one with a ‘depression kitchen’!! My house definitely portrays how I am feeling on the inside….. good days=clean kitchen bad days=dirty kitchen I organize too! Makes it less overwhelming to tackle such a big project. 😊

@jkm8741

3 ай бұрын

Me too 😢

Hi Libby (from Australia). You are such a nice, normal relatable person, not one of those impossibly perfect influencers. I have ADHD and am bipolar 2; I have times where my home is pristine (unless you open a cupboard or drawer..) and then it descends into chaos...and the worse it gets, the worse it gets, til I'm totally overwhelmed, can't invite anyone over...I am NOT wealthy, but I employ cleaners once every few weeks to help me. True confession: once, when my dishes situation had got so bad, and they were smelling, I picked them all up, put them in a garbage bag and threw them away!!! Lived off disposable plates for a while, til ingradually replaced things.

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

I have honestly thrown away so many dishes or cups, so I completely understand. I love that you outsource for help! I have done it a few times, and oh boy, it makes a world of difference! Thank you for your support ❤️

@tazziegee8479

8 ай бұрын

Aussie here too and right now feel like just tossing everydish I own away. As they are all from tip shops or leftovers of sets I have had over the years and just cant throw away argh.

@libbygreen236

8 ай бұрын

I'm also Libby from Australia. A day off work after a big week and I'm seriously unmotivated but I know I'll feel better when I have a clean space. Off I go!

Thank you for sharing. I do not have ADHD (at least looks like 😊), but a depression caused by a very toxic relationship that lasted for years. I found power to quit, and now digesting what has happened and why I got in such relationship.. The matter of fact, the dishes accumulate and the fridge is disgusting. You see all this but you do not have power to do anything. As soon as I start I feel enormous tiredness and go back to bed. So thank you for this video. I managed today to clean the kitchen. Can you please do another video like this for cleaning the fridge and bathroom. I will clean together with you. 😘

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I am so proud of you for finding your way out! Give yourself time to unpack all the reasons why. You got this. It makes me so happy to hear that this video helped you clean. The only reason my kitchen got clean is by sharing with you all. I can DEFINTILEY do the fridge and bathroom! ♥

Thank you for sharing, I just wanted to say thank you, because in my situation my 3rd pregnancy ended with a miscarriage, my ex of my 2nd child took me to court shortly after that for custody of our child, I think the shock, devastation, heartache, pain and all the emotions involved, I believe caused me to develop a rare illness, I was in the hospital for a very long time, I now struggle to take care of myself and maintaining things especially our family home, I'm a single parent, things have been so very difficult and challenging, I'm very overwhelmed and I need to sort out a lot of things now that I am slowly kind of getting better, videos like this are really encouraging and helpful, and the music was uplifting too, thank you so much 🌸

Thank you for sharing this. I have been massively struggling to keep my life in order lately and my kitchen has gotten so bad to the point I wouldn’t eat because I didn’t want to go and see the mess in the kitchen. This gives me more motivation to finally clean it up. Thank you!

@EvannSamples

9 ай бұрын

I had so many fruit flies I didn’t want to eat either!

Currently trying not to cry from the overwhelm of the kitchen mess right now, desperately looking for a solution

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I feel you. Take some deep breaths. I usually start doing one thing. Ill say "okay, im going to pick up the trash from the counters". Once thats done i reevaluate. If thats all I can do for the day, then I leave it at that. If that motivated me to do more, I'd maybe wipe down the countertops. Then so on and so forth. You are not alone, you got this. ❤️ (also a good cry beforehand helps me lol)

@Magicwithizz

Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt i conquered the kitchen! I did almost cry and wanted to break things the whole time but I did it

I needed this. I've been depressed lately and even if I clean my house is back to messy very quickly

@Plethorality

7 ай бұрын

You are not alone.

It's probably already been answered, but any cleaner with bleach in it should take stains off the counter. I sometimes leave a cloth that has bleach cleaner on it laying across the stain for an hour or so. I really appreciate that you were very open to showing what it's like to have depression and trying to push yourself to accomplish this task. When I heard you say you just wanted to stop and look at your phone, I could relate to that completely. It's my way of escaping too. Best of luck to you and keep on going.

1:12 1. Find the motivation 1:31 2. Set the mood, drink some water/liquid 2:25 3. Clear the thrash 3:57 4. Put away pantry stuff 6:39 5. Organise dishes before washing them (optional) 11:28 6. Put away dried dishes 12:47 7. Clean the counter tops

@dishajk-narwhaldragon

10 ай бұрын

11:13 is very relatable. I am looking at my comments edit history and see that while it took @SimplyLibbyt 3 hours, it took me 5 days. Today is the 5th day. I will sweeping and mopping the kitchen floor today. Unlike her I gave in and went with my phone, got distracted, etc. I would have felt terrible about this realisation but thanks to years of therapy, I am telling myself that it is okay. My kitchen is clean now.

You're not crazy. I approach my dishes and cleaning in almost exactly the same way you do! Thanks for being so transparent-YOU are making ME feel like I'M not crazy. Besides, it's efficient the way we do it! 🙂

I'd like to think my kitchen doesnt get like this but it does and the only difference between your method & mine is that id be having mental breakdowns in between cleaning. That's the hardest part for me. One thing that is incredibly important to me personally is making my home decor as beautiful as Id like bc it does motivate me & lift my mood. Its an investment but a big priority for me.

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

The mental break downs definitley happen! That is a really good trick with the home decor. Im so glad that works for you! ❤️

It’s interesting how things can get so out of hand for us so quickly but we have a sense of order when we do things. I understand your order and to me it’s a good way. One section at a time. 🙏🏾💪🏾

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

That is such a good point! It has to be in order for me to clean it but is always out of order 🙃🤣

@wendyrogers9137

8 ай бұрын

So what does this say about us? Anyone?

I found your video by searching depression and cleaning - I am glad that I did. My depression is up and I am mourning the loss of my dog, Vashni, so I have zero motivation. Thank you for showing the real life of dealing with depression and the struggle to clean. To top it off I had to disconnect my dishwasher so I have been washing dishes for about five weeks. I struggle to keep up with them. Well, I struggle with cleaning the house. Thank you again.

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for the loss of your dog. Take your time to grieve and be kind to yourself ❤️ one step at a time!

@nikkis7375

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Sending love❤

You do NOT sound insane! That’s how I do my dishes too!!!! Thank you for showing us your messy. It helps me feel safe about my messy!

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

Gah! That is so sweet! It's scary sharing it, but im so happy it helps you!

My mom always had an order for dishes and so I do the same. Cups, plates, bowls, silverware, pots/pans last since they usually have grease 😂 thank you for sharing this video! It is so helpful and motivating to see someone with a realistic kitchen.

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I love that system! Im glad you liked it, I will never have an aesthetic kitchen 🤣🤣

I homeschool three kids. My kitchen gets exactly like this, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Don’t feel bad. Just keep honoring yourself for your wins.

I'm really glad I found your video, because i could relate so much! I also have a day off today and I am determined to clean my kitchen (which also has gotten really messy, I am a bit scared to look into my tupperware lol) and your video motivated me so much to get started as well as to drink some water 😂 Thank you for being so open and documenting your process, it's so helpful for so many people!!

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

Im so happy this helped you!! ❤️❤️

I am so glad I stumbled onto your channel because girl I can relate so much! Thank you!

You dont sound insane! You looked embarassed when talking about organizing your dishes. I do that 2 tho and it actually helped me knowing you do these things😁 THANK YOU you have helped me get going this morning

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad someone else does that, too 🤣 thank you for the kind words❤️

@leonacoburn5852

Жыл бұрын

Same here

I just want to say how grateful I am for videos like this. When I start letting my care-tasks slide, I usually need a “cleaning-companion” to remind me that there are a series of steps I can take to start making my space (and myself) feel better. Putting on something like this helps me get into action. It’s a win-win. Thanks so much.

You did a LOT of work. Bravo! It’s a good feeling to have a clean kitchen.

@SimplyLibbyt

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

Downsizing dishes is a game changer for the family! Making it so we only had like 2 extra plates, or 2 extra bowls, 3 Tupperware’s. It forces you to keep washing dishes instead of adding to it. Game changerrrr… Tupperware gets annoying sometimes tho. But makes it so you have to choose which food you’re truly going to save. Love it on a daily basis.

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

Okay WHY have I never thought of this?!?! I am going to try this!

i am a 51 yr. old, transitioning into menopause. i get pms related depression and it's gets quite bad at times. i always have, even when i was younger, but not as bad as now. yesterday, i did manage to scoop litter and get the kitchen done, but that was al i could muster to get done. today, im not feeling so hot. i watched a video similar to this one and it did motivate me some, but not today. depression sucks.

Baking soda helps me get all kinds of stains out of counter tops!! Sprinkle some down, squirt with water or all purpose spray, set a timer for 10 minutes, then scrub away. Thanks for the video, my kitchen looks like your before pics, but today I'm ready to clean it up!

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Ill give that a shot. 💪🏽you got this! ❤️

I love how the puppers are helping you! For me its always nice to have company while cleaning. 🥰 i organize my dishes too before i wash them i do all the big plates, then the small then the bowls then cups then cutlery.

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

They are the best little helpers! ❤️ its really the only way to do them 🤣

@ellenbidigare1076

10 ай бұрын

❤ the puppers! While sometimes in the way, they're trying to make you smile and keep going. Great job!!!

The cutlery drives me crazy too! I bought myself a bin at the $1.25 store and that sits right between the sink and microwave and the dirty ones always go in there now so i can soak them while i wash all the other dishes and then they're easy peasy to clean at the end 😃

Thank you so much. Means so much that ppl are putting effort into mental health centered cleaning

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Trying to normalize the chaos lol

Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure ❤️

Your dogs are beautiful ! I love how you step over the big one.😊

Thankyou for posting this, it helps alot knowing you're not alone

i organize dirty dishes, too...try a paste of baking soda and vinegar on turmeric stain...secret is to let paste sit on stain for 30 minutes

Thank you for sharing your kitchen cleaning process. My kitchen is a disaster right now and I feel overwhelmed. You've given me some motivation to get started. ❤

I was taught to organize my dirty dishes before i wash them and the specific order to wash them. That was in 1981 and i still do that

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I love that you were taught that! It definitely makes the process easier

The tip about cleaning groups of dishes. OMG I’m going to do it now!

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

Yess!! I hope it helps! ❤️

OMG! How GREAT it is to see a real person that struggles and not one of those that can do everything and sounds like they think everybody else should be able to do everything. I googled, "realistic house cleaning", thinking to myself, yah right, it'll bring up all these "PERFECT" people. I am so grateful to you for sharing this, I struggle so much and I always feel like such a failure, but now, I feel like....oh okay....I'm not a bad person or a failure. I cannot thank you enough for sharing.

@SimplyLibbyt

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I am so happy that seeing my home helped you ♥ We are far from perfect over here!

Little tip from a bipolar sufferer, stack the dishes by category first also get a dish bin i got mine at dollar general for not too much, its a large square bucket for small stuff that is in the sink you can even use two since you have surface on top of the washer and dryer corral the cups and mugs in one and cutlery in the other, stack plates leave pots on the stove stacked to the best of your ability. then it becomes easier cause all you gotta do is pick a stack to start working on. usually I put cutting boards under, baking sheets all on the bottom them plates or anything flat. You get my jist, great video you're pumping me up with your positivity to deal with my own mayhem tomorrow. By the way I want to commend you for having the courage to show the ugly side of mental disorders I would not have the cojones to film my house in that state I am already mortified enough when people come over and I find myself profusely apologizing to whoever came to visit, don t take offense I mean this in the most positive way possible. Kudos 🥴

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the advice and support! I appreciate you!

I appreciate you so much. you are so honest and not afraid to show how it really is. I helps me so much as that is my kitchen too

Soo relatable. I struggle with maintaining house and sticking to routines. It's a viscious cycle of working up the energy to clean and then it rapidly spiraling out of control.

@SimplyLibbyt

6 ай бұрын

Exactly what I go through! We can do this ❤️

Hi Libby, thanks for being so transparent! Seeing your messy kitchen gives me hope that im not the only one who struggles to tidy up everyday.😊😊

Just thank you for a real video about it ❤️

Thank you for this. I used to be a clean and tidy person whilst living alone but for some reason the last year or so has been a huge struggle for me when it comes to house work. I do all these same things you do but I never thought other people did this. It's good to know I'm not the only one and it's nice having videos like this to help spark the motivation!

Thank you, you've no idea how much your video has helped me ❤

Bar Keepers friend, a cleaner that works great on stains. Especially rust! Also use the liquid bleach,, pour on the stains and let it sit overnight or the day and that should work too. I myself get unmotivated. Happy I'm not the only one. Use to clean everyday. I don't know what happened, but it is a struggle. Thank you for making this video. Best wishes! Charlie

I organize my dishes before I wash them too, and do the left to the right thing, and I have an order I have to wash my dishes in--- glasses, cups, plates according to size from smallest to largest, same with bowls according to size, serving bowls, bakeware (like casserole dishes), jars, silverware, pots, then pans. I have a black metal over the sink dish rack too, but since I live alone I just keep the few dishes I use most often in it all the time, a few small plates, a pasta bowl, and a cereal bowl, plus a couple of cups. Anything else I put away. Makes it so much easier. P.S. Was looking for cleaning vids and yours is the only one I watched all the way through and I even subscribed to your channel. You are relatable, and you truly know what it is like to deal with adhd and the executive dysfunction that comes with it... Thank you!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

You are an inspiration! That’s exactly what my kitchen looks like right now. Thank you for sharing and letting me know I’m not the only one. Give yourself some extra love! You deserve it!!!

@SimplyLibbyt

5 ай бұрын

You are not alone ❤️❤️

Well done you! Thankyou for inspiring me to get motivated 😊❤

This video is golden. So many good tips. Thank you for sharing. Categorizing always makes the task appear more manageable

@SimplyLibbyt

8 ай бұрын

Im so glad it was helpful! ❤️

I'm a new subscriber, I came upon here because of cleaning videos. I only have 4 people I watch for cleaning/homemaking video's and I love them. This video was great and motivating! I will definitely be watching all your cleaning videos now ❤

Thanks for the motivation. One thing that really helps is to have few plates at home. Declutter all you don't need

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! That is next on my list to do!

I watch Auri and she uses chlorine for those kinds of stains. Also, I’m diagnosed with dysthymia (they call it a different name now, it’s basically long term, chronic depression), anxiety, and adhd. One thing that has helped me immensely is becoming a minimalist. I don’t have too much because it just becomes too much for my brain, my eyes, and my lack of energy to deal with. I would suggest decluttering your kitchen to make it less overwhelming. If you only have 4 cups to clean, you won’t have as much to do and you will be forced to get into daily (or every other day maybe), types of habits with cleaning dishes. I have to do my habits daily or every other day otherwise I feel like trash and the stuff builds up. I mean, I have a coffee mug collection of 10 mugs, but I never get all 10 dirty. Everything else I only have 4 of. I used to have way more dishes and my kitchen would look like a bomb went off and I’d have a freaking meltdown just looking at it. Own less. It helps. Trust me.

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

Decluttering/downsizing has been on my to do list for so long lol 🙃

@curiositydrawsme9180

7 ай бұрын

@SimplyLibbyt I commented yesterday that videos like this one help me when my care tasks start slipping, but I’ll also say that videos from folks like Dana K. White, and Dawn at “The Minimal Mom” really helped me to downsize when I needed to move and to get rid of a lot of my stuff so I could fit into my new, smaller home. I really benefit from having companions in any of the tasks that feel overwhelming, so I put on some of their videos as “body doubles”, but also because when they talk about things to declutter, and about their decluttering process, it really helps to keep my mind focused on that process too for a while, rather than getting distracted, or overwhelmed by the task before me. As others have mentioned, I, too, have the urge to run away into my phone, and so putting videos on my phone that pull me up from the couch and help me get into action is my way of using the urge to reach for my phone to my advantage. I usually use the search term “depression cleaning” for when I’m feeling overwhelmed and resisting doing dishes or laundry-folding, or putting stuff away. I used the search terms “declutter”, “destash”, “moving declutter” or just looked up those two channels on KZread. It’s worked for me to also type each/all of those same search terms in my podcast app, especially because having something happening on a screen is a double-edged sword: sometimes it’s motivating, but sometimes it’s distracting, depending on the kind of video. I’ve recently been watching videos from Midwest Magic Cleaning, and Aurikatariina because, as professional cleaners, they have a process they repeat every time, no matter what kind of mess they’re approaching, and it helps remind me to be more methodical and give me a consistent starting point, too. Also, longer videos “companion” me for longer and I don’t have to stop to find a new video as often in the middle of a task (where I run the risk of the distraction-powers of my phone taking over). I hope these thoughts help anyone who is interested in decluttering as well as cleaning. I think both processes are worthwhile, and I’m so grateful to people who make videos about them, because I regularly need the support when it comes to letting things go, and for returning what I do have to its home when I’m feeling overwhelmed.

@curiositydrawsme9180

7 ай бұрын

@Lindster2012 I love Auri’s videos! And I agree. I was never able to consistently keep a clean home before I downsized to move to my new home. Now that I have fewer possessions, I notice that, in general, I experience more ease in my home, but that I do experience distress and anxiety when something new comes into the home that I have no place for. Well-meant gifts are a confusing experience for me, as my home is VERY small, and already full of what I’ve chosen to keep. Objects that don’t have a home add to my clutter-distress, even as it’s nice that people think of me kindly and feel the urge to give me things. I think I need to reengage with the decluttering/downsizing process in-depth again because lately I’ve been feeling overwhelmed that there’s become a backlog, and I need to free up surfaces again. Thanks for the reminder that decluttering and downsizing can make upkeep (and consequently, mental wellness) so much easier.

Thank you so so much for sharing this !! 🌸🙏🌸 Very helpful feeling I'm not alone.

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful.

I have almost the same dish rack!!! Was more expensive than some but I love that it is above the sink.

This was special. I needed someone to depression clean with me.

I make myself run a sink of hot soapy water as step #1 before I ever start cooking so I can easily wash as I go. Makes a big difference bc the dishes are almost done by the time the food is ready. If I’m having a challenging day, I at least rinse off the dishes & cutlery or set them in a bowl of water. I motivate myself by thinking how glad I’ll be to have avoided the mess later.

@SimplyLibbyt

10 ай бұрын

I love that method!! Such a great idea.

@SparrowStockwell

8 ай бұрын

That is really a good idea. I like it!

Thank you for you're inspiration I feel that this video helped me with my kitchen chores today

@SimplyLibbyt

10 ай бұрын

I am so happy it helped! ❤️

Your transparency is commendable! I have let my dishes sit so long in the past, that I have had to soak certain items in vinegar to kill the mold starting to grow on a dish!! When that happens, I embarrass myself.

Love your system. I have to sort my dishes first too

Thank god i am not alone with this. Thank you for sharing. You actually made me get up and clean my kitchen.

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

You are not alone at all!! Im so happy I could help ❤️

i have to set up the dishes before i do them. i soak plates and bowls in the sink in hot water while im doing the silverware, and load them in the dish washer, but when i'm depressed i dont do it at all until i get disgusted with myself, which could be a few days or a week or 2. that's the problem.

Girl! I'm so happy for you that you achieved it. I hope my motivation will raise. I will be back with next comment after I start cleaning

Thanks for the cleanliness 👍👍

I related so much to this video. The tips I've used that help me: 1. Only keep as many dishes as you absolutely need for the # of people in your home: My daughter and I live together, we don't entertain, no one is ever at our house, it is only the two of us. So why did I have 4 sets of silverware, 9 spatulas, 4 settings of dinnerware, etc? We literally donated all of the excess that was unnecessary and kept only 2 of everything. If you don't have it, it can't clutter-up your space. It may still not get washed, depression is real, but it isn't getting washed now, is it? A little bit of dishes is easier to wash than a lot. And life hack, this works in every area of your home, we have been donating everything we never use and our house feels much lighter. 2. My daughter hates using normal flatware and hated that it was always dirty (she has even more mental health issues than I unfortunately). Plastic flatware is cheap. We keep an ample supply of plastic forks and spoons, doesn't dirty anything because you're trashing them after. Some people think it's wasteful, fair point, but sometimes when dealing with mental health, you have to cut corners to survive. And 3. The thing that saves me with washing dishes because it is the chore I hate most: Any dish that I have left too long and will require scrubbing, add a drop of dishsoap and fill with hot water, let it sit while you do your other dishes-it honestly only takes a couple of minutes for most grime to loosen. No scrubbing required. I went from spending 2-3 hours doing dishes, to rarely spending over 20 minutes, mostly due to the last tip. Thank you for the honesty of this video. I've dealt with depression and anxiety most of my life and this hits home.

I know this so well. Sometimes I have very good times full of energy and sometimes the depression comes suddenly and I can't do anything. Stay strong I pray for you. Sorry for my bad English 🤗

Thank you for the video sharing. I kind of do the left to right. But not lot counter space. Feel like I’ve been there (just don’t have it in to clean dishes). I liked the overhead rack dryer!

thanks for sharing, i feel a lot less alone, and way more capable of tackling my own depression kitchen. love to you stranger!!

@gracebrodd727

Жыл бұрын

i’m also just noticing your nebraska t shirt. i’m from nebraska too!

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

Im so glad this video helped you! The only way i tackle it most days is to film, so I love sharing. Hello, fellow Nebraskan!

For anyone with tumeric and other stains on their kitchen surfaces, I mix up a paste of clothes detergent powder and water, cover the stains and then put cling film over it. Leave for a few hours or even overnight, remove the cling film and scrub the stains before rinsing. You might have to repeat this, if the stain is really bad or has been there for a while. You can also use toothpaste and an old toothbrush to scrub the stain/s away.

I have adhd and parallel play helps alot, so thanks for doing dishes with me I got alot done 😊

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this helped you! That helps me a lot as well.

This is my kitchen right now. I dont know if i have adhd but i have bad ptsd. Im sending this to my mate. I get it now Ems!!

this is very realistic, thank you

thank you for normalizing our disorder ... ❤ its nice to know I'm not alone

@SimplyLibbyt

8 ай бұрын

You are never alone ❤️

Great tips!

You helped me today !

I truly feel like I'm watching myself ! I was so proud when you said the inside of your fridge is a project for another time, because I know how hard it is to take a step back and realize you are side tracking. Good job! Little comment : I would suggest you change your cleaning from left to right, to from right to left. Because there will ALWAYS be pots and pans on that stove, so why not start here instead of moving the pans each time to the left side?

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

Side quests while cleaning are my ultimate down fall LOL I will have to try that!

I understand exactly what you're saying, I like to have an order in the way I do dishes too and I also sort laundry out before folding it.

@SimplyLibbyt

6 ай бұрын

I also do that with laundry as well! I'm glad im not alone lol❤️

Oh, just a tip. I use oven bags in my slow cooker and silicone liners for other pots, pans, air fryers etc. They are so much easier to clean

@SimplyLibbyt

8 ай бұрын

I need to get these! Those are the absolute worsstt things to wash! Thank you

Your house looks exactly like mine. I have the same blue strainer too. ;) Thank you for all the work that went into this entire process!

@SimplyLibbyt

10 ай бұрын

It's a good strainer 🤣 you are so welcome!

I organize my dishes as well 🤷. Today is a low day for me. Trying to get motivated. Thank you

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

Low days are hard. Give yourself grace ❤️❤️

@vickyf9897

Жыл бұрын

@@SimplyLibbyt absolutely 💕 thank you💕

Try having a tall container ( like a large yogurt container) on your counter or in your sink with soapy water in it and train everyone to put their used utensils in it to soak. This does two things, keeps them from attacking you unexpectedly and makes them easy to clean. Just a tip from an old housewife.

I used to be a very clean organized person. You could have eaten off my floors. Now I deal with chronic depression and it can take 1-3 hours for me to just get out of bed. My biggest problem is, when I go to clean, I go into major panic attacks- the ones where you think you should call 911 because it might be a heart attack. I watch videos like yours trying to figure out how to get it all done.

You did a great job! 😊

@SimplyLibbyt

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥰❤️

I use bleach for very stubborn stains. Be careful what material you use it on. Not all materials can tolerate it. Also handy for cleaning old black pots. Baking soda, vinegar, lemon and soda crystals also help a lot. Your dish washing technique is very similar to mine. If I'm too tired I just sort my dishes that helps me to do it later. I sort from right to left (depends on your kitchen I guess). I put the glasses first, then plates, cutlery and pots. Sometimes I add a little water to everything (especially in coffee cups). That helps when you have the time to wash dishes, it goes much faster. My trick to wash cutlery easy (I hate this too) is to put it in a dirty pot that I put on the stove with water and some detergent. Your drying rack is very inspiring! I want that too! :)

I don't know if someone said it, but re: coffee (and tea) stains: baking soda! I make a paste with baking soda, a few drops of dish soap and a bit of water (it shouldn't be too runny, more like toothpaste), and then scrub this paste on stains. You can leave it for a few minutes if you want, and then rinse. It also does miracles in stained mugs. I don't have any tips for completely removing turmeric stains, but the baking soda paste may help a bit.

what a great job! I'm going to do mine in tiny bites of 1 foot square of counter - like take everything off of that space and put it wherever it goes.. my kitchen is huge and it's a little worse than yours so it's incredibly overwhelming to think "okay i'm going to pick up all the trash." it still won't look like I did anything.

I’m lucky to have a dishwasher in my apartment. I almost never do dishes by hand and I will just keep loading the dishwasher. I have ADHD and the thought of doing dishes is overwhelming to me I don’t know if I’d be able to wash dishes consistently without it. Even with a dishwasher sometimes it seems overwhelming to load it and they pile up in the sink. Thanks for sharing

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I would sell my soul for a dishwasher 🤣 honestly though dishes and laundry are insanely overwhelming!

I do the dishes organizing too. For me I think it's because the shir amount and the lack of space to work in is just overwhelming. If all the plates are together there's so much more room and I can just throw them together in the sink. However from a logical standpoint it's probably more work to stack everything first. After watching some ADHD cleaning videos I'm thinking of buying a container that fits into my sink and stack in that and maybe a tray where I eat, that way everything is contained and whenever I feel ready to clean or need the sink I can move those around.

Oh yeah! Makes me laugh to see this!

Great video thank you

No judgement here just gratitude❤

I set my timer for 20 minutes at a time sit down and try not to think I’m going to get everything done 😊😊

You inspired me dear friend. I like the set the mood. I love your kitty.

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you ❤️

I love thisss!!!! I do literally exact same thing!! Organizing dirty dishes I FELT 😂

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

It feels so good to not be alone!! My family thinks I'm crazy 🤣

I apologize in advance that this is the first video of yours that I have watched and I didn't look at any of the comments. That being said, you do almost everything the exact same way that I do and I understand the struggle with depression and ADHD. I also have an issue with storing recyclables and Styrofoam that has to go to the recycling center so I tend to stack those up for a few weeks until I can get myself to rinse them and make the drive there (which is only a couple miles but I like to do the right thing. I think when you are absolutely overwhelmed it's ok to purge those things for your mental health but I try to make it rare as an environmentalist). I organize the dishes before washing too, but I prioritize my first dishwasher load after sorting with what I'm going to need to function the next day or 2 in case I don't get to them all. I forgive myself when I don't, but they're still sorted to wash more the next day and I have what I need for dinner at least. 🤷‍♀️ Also, I have gotten better at downsizing dishes so there are an appropriate amount for the household. It's ok to have a coffee cup addiction or whatever you like, as long as you love them, but I've learned that since I suck at doing dishes, ABANDON ALL PLASTIC! Then at least if you don't get to the dishes right away they aren't porous and more difficult to clean. Do whatever you can to make it easy, even if you only have 5 mugs that you can wash within a few minutes. I loved this video and thank you for posting❤ I think a large percentage of folks have depression kitchens

Good job. I just did this today and funny thing I also had on bike shorts and a t-shirt and my hair up. 😂

@SimplyLibbyt

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 twinning!!!

Oh my gosh your big fluffy dog is soooooo cute!!! 🥰 we have a big dog & 2 cats & 2 human kids. It’s tough some times keeping it all together! 😂❤

I can relate depression takes all of our energy

I do the same "sorting" when I do dishes by hand, except I usually go glasses-cups-cutlery-plates-bowls-BIG STUFF. I don't really have a reason for it. Except with "normal" amounts it saves a water change maybe.

@SimplyLibbyt

9 ай бұрын

That's a wonderful system! ❤️