I deal with physical exhaustion whenever I try to tackle a big project or large area. I have found it helpful to do small increments, even though normally I feel a fail if I don't complete in full. I pop onto the chat group during off hours and others are on there also. We often do the buddy system, just chatting first, then set a 15 min. window, and come back after. We talk about what we got done or what we didn't, and laugh and support as needed. The friends and support have helped me to tackle small things I didn't think possible. Maybe that may help with the exhaustion, if doing small time frames? You can use a timer, or use the buddy system. My mother suffered from Fibromyalgia through my teenage years and currently. It definately sets you back physically, but the emotional that goes along dehoarding can certainly add to that. YOu aren't alone! Hugs!

I get depressed! I have to go take a nap. I also get major sneezing attacks. Sometimes I wear a dust mask.

Thank you for your encouragement. I'm sad to hear that you also have fibromyalgia, but I'm glad it's manageable for at least today.

I hope you have gentle days ahead.

I, too, have fibromyalgia. Fortunately, it hasn't reared its ugly head recently. Emotional struggles can kick it into gear. It seems good to me to try to be extra kind to yourself when you are going through these emotional struggles. I'm sure others will have comments, insights, suggestions for you. Hugs.

Hi Dear Folks,

This sounds really weird, but since I started cleaning out I've become more and more exhausted. I have fibromyalgia and have also suffered from Mono/Epstein Barr, but this seems to be in direct correlation with cleaning out my life.
At first, I thought it was the emotional struggle...letting go is REALLY hard!
Now I'm wondering if others have suffered from this, and if and when it will it pass.

I haven't noticed any weird toxic stuff yet, but who knows?