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Ask Dr. Katelyn: Why Does "Spring Cleaning" Make Me Anxious (And How Do I Declutter My Nervous System)?
Every spring, the same thing happens. You open a closet. Or a junk drawer. Or your inbox. And instead of feeling motivated or refreshed, your chest tightens. Your thoughts speed up. You suddenly feel overwhelmed, irritable, or frozen. You might even think: Why am I anxious about cleaning? Isn't ...
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