“Transforming Shadows: 40 Stunning Before-and-After Photos of ‘Depression Rooms’ that Will Inspire You to Revamp Your Space!”
Have you ever found yourself staring at a messy room, contemplating whether the chaos is a reflection of your mind or if it’s just a pile of laundry waiting to be conquered? It turns out, there’s a wild back-and-forth dance happening between our mental states and our living spaces! Feeling down might zap your energy to tidy up, but guess what? That clutter can actually pump up your stress levels like a bad elevator music remix on repeat! Studies show that the mess around us is linked to higher cortisol levels—yikes! So, if you’re ready to tackle that mountain of dirty dishes or that ominous pile of clothes, know that cleaning might just sprinkle a little hope in your day. As therapist Gaby Teresa suggests, tidying up can foster a sense of achievement, nudging your mood in a brighter direction. But don’t force it if you’re used to the mayhem; self-care should always come first! Curious about how cleaning connects to your mood? Let’s dive deeper into this fascinating topic! LEARN MORE.
There is a two-way relationship between messy rooms and depression. On the one hand, feeling depressed can mean that you don’t have the motivation or energy to tidy up your room. On the other hand, our environments directly affect us. PsychCentral points out that according to some research conducted at UCLA, household clutter is linked to high levels of cortisol—a stress hormone linked to depression and anxiety.
“If mess occurs exclusively with your depression, taking steps to clean can feel hopeful. It can remind you that you are capable of doing hard things and promote feelings of accomplishment and capability, which in turn, begin to improve your mood,” Gaby Teresa, an associate marriage and family therapist at Kindman & Co., said.
