Gotta figure out how to declutter this in a way that ensures it'll stay decluttered
Hey folks, 19F here with comorbid AuDHD and depression I've been fighting since I was a kid. Grew up in a house that has almost always been pretty messy or cluttered and ever since going to college made me realize I learned that behavior (my depression helped it get as bad as it did) I've recently been taking steps to take care of myself, my hygiene, and the spaces around me.
I'm not particularly attached to 90% of this stuff minus some of the books and I don't really have space for all of them hence the makeshift cardboard bookshelf. My main issue is how cramped the room feels because it's so overwhelming and it creates a paradox where I want to clean to stop the overwhelm but it feels like I can't walk anywhere which adds to the overwhelmingness. My big idea is putting on a timer and chipping away at it like I usually do for chores but I don't know. It feels so insurmountable. I'd really appreciate some tips.