Hoarding Things

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I’m a baby hoarder. Packrat.

I know I have a problem and I’m taking steps to fix it, slowly. The biggest step is to only but essential items like toothpaste, toilet paper, food. I did but a few outfits at tax time but I needed them because I have to throw out old clothes that don’t fit or are finally falling apart.

I have a big problem cleaning and organizing. Putting laundry away is hard because I have no closer or dresser or shelvez, I have to stack my clothes. My bed is like a nest.

I know what my biggest issues are- 1) being afraid of never being able to replace something if I have multiples or end up needing an item. I also hold on.to stuff that I might use and would feel guilty getting rid of, like gifts. 2)I can’t physically toss out trash as often as I would like because we only get 1 can we pay for removal. Recycling we do for free. 3)memories

Anyone else a hoarder or baby hoarder? I’m not to packed full house with paths…yet. I hop to get straightened this year.

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I’m not a hoarder but my dad is a food hoarder.
Our pantry, kitchen shelves and fridge is always full!

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I have pounds and pounds of dried beans. I go to a pantry and the stuff we do t use right away goes in my “save” places

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He never throws food out, even when it’s expired for a while.

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I kind of have the opposite thing going on. I am kind of a minimalist. I don’t own a lot of stuff, just what i need to get by with. I feel liberated when i get rid of stuff. I sometimes get rid of things and then need them again later. That kind of sucks.

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I hoard mail. Idk why i do it exactly but I’m scared to throw any of it away. I’ve done this for years.

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Since I moved into my new house I stopped keeping things I do not need. Even if I only get 50p or something for it on eBay, I will just put it on there. It feels so much better than having all this stuff you don’t need. Plus your house looks way better too.

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I’m like @disciple I feel better throwing things out even if I may need them later. But I was raised by a baby hoarder and it really shaped me. I can’t stand stuff.

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Can be that Ocd side of things…what meds you on? Some ssri’s can help with that but if there’s a broader issue it’s always worthwhile bringing up.

After my first depressive break I had bad ocd. It manifested itself in forever checking doors and windows and making sure they were locked. I’d get stuck in a loop. I’d lay down. I need to check those doors again. Very tiring!

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I used to have a problem about collecting things, and I can tell you, one of the best feelings ever is getting rid of as much as possible.

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I’m hoard art supplies and books. My stuff is not very much right now but I’m starting to collect more. I lost everything when I was in the hospital the last time.

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