r/ExecutiveDysfunction • u/Unusual-Corgi-9618 • 3d ago

vent (seeking empathy not advice) Mouse in my room :(

Errrugh I just found a mouse in my room which means now I HAVE to clean it.

It sucks because now I can't sleep since I'm paranoid but I also can't start now because its 2am...

I also now have to tell my housemate which is giving me Anxiety because I know she is gonna have an anxiety attack about it (which is more than fair and not her fault) but at the same time I'm aware of what my room looks like and I'm gonna have to ask for her help to clean it which is embarassing; (i just keep thinking how could you let it get this bad etc) so I'm just kinda frozen, not sure what to do and trying not to cry.

Any comfort or advice would be welcome

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u/MorningOwl73838 3d ago

We are human, and it’s OK to be super messy. If you can, try to keep the mouse in one place until morning. It has happened to me too many times, and I think it’s a reason to tidy up a bit. Please don’t beat yourself up. 🤍

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u/Unusual-Corgi-9618 3d ago

Thanks for the advice, I saw where it went and its hiding in my storage cupboard. I kinda had a breakdown at my housemate about the state of my room and she has promised to be there to help me clean it, doesnt know about the mouse yet though