Do you think there is a correlation to clutter and depression?

[Naleena]

I noticed when I'm depressed, that clutter makes me feel more depressed. Its almost depressing in itself. I feel better when my space is clear..even when I'm depressed. Anyone else feel like this?

 

[9006]

I've seen programs where hoarders are completely content with the piles of complete crap that surrounds them, so each to their own I guess.

 

[NightHawkJohn]

I tend to find seeing my house untidy makes me more depressed as it is a visual reminder that things are not going well.

I like it when it is tidy, on that note got some new shelves and been tidying away all today .

 

[LoneKiller]

Hi Naleena.

I know exactly what that feels like. You'd be amazed how much gravity a clean or unclean living environment has on your well being.

 

[Okiedokes]

Yes I have noticed this. I always feel a little more relaxed in a neat environment.

 

[LoneKiller]

I'm not certain, but I believe that fung shui is based on this principle.

 

[Sci-Fi]

Yes, I sit here and look at my clutter thinking I should do something about it but just can't motivate myself to do it.

 

[LeaningIntoTheMuse]

I am living with someone who turns the house into a pigsty, and it does make me depressed.

 

[Cavey]

I think it all depends on the person. I am MUCH happier when my living area is clean and tidy, but I've also met plenty of people that like everything they own to be on display or within easy reach.

 

[blackdot]

I'm happier when things are cluttered.
Organization stresses me out.

 

[Felix]

Yes, I sit here and look at my clutter thinking I should do something about it but just can't motivate myself to do it.

I've had that problem for almost a year... Until I got absolutely fed up and started to order my stuff. Cleaned too. I feel much better now.

 

[sothatwasmylife]

I like that....

 

[EveWasFramed]

I think is ABSOLUTELY does.

 

[Mr Seal The Albatros]

I don't know. I find clutter helps me calm down. Whenever I stay at a hotel room and the floor's nice and neat, I feel some sense of unfamiliarity and tend to get stressed out more. When I do have clutter, I feel a bit safer. It's like building a nest I guess.

 

[ladyforsaken]

I think is ABSOLUTELY does.

I think so too.

I don't know. I find clutter helps me calm down. Whenever I stay at a hotel room and the floor's nice and neat, I feel some sense of unfamiliarity and tend to get stressed out more. When I do have clutter, I feel a bit safer. It's like building a nest I guess.

That.. is really interesting.

 

[Case]

I'm a creative type, and I actually thrive on a bit of clutter. A clean desk seems wrong in my head. A cluttered desk means I am working on something, and this actually comforts me and makes me feel more productive.

 

[SophiaGrace]

I think is ABSOLUTELY does.

I think so too.

I agree three.

My room was a mess for weeks and then i couldn't find anything and became so frustrated that I cleaned my room.

I feel better now.