Posted by eleanor on April 13, 2000, at 13:31:14
In reply to Re: a different kind of hoarding..., posted by mary on February 6, 2000, at 19:00:55
> My car doesn't fit any more. At least there is still room for lawn mower.
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> Mary
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> > > Here's my thing:
> > > I don't have a problem getting rid of stuff that other people can use. My thing is getting rid of stuff that really needs to go in the trash. I have tons of plasic bags and plastic containers and other stuff which I can't bring myself to throw away because...Okay, here it is...I am obsessed with recycling. I just feel this tremendous guilt if I throw away anything that should be recyclable, but *isn't* where I live. I feel guilty about sending anything "non-biodegradable" to the landfill. Although, I must admit I do use disposable diapers, but I feel really bad about it! Anyway, There it is, anyone else have anything even remotely similar going on? Probably not, you're all probably thinking, "geez, that is weird!". CarolAnn
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> > CarolAnn-Honey, I do the same thing and have done it for years!!!!! It drives my parents crazy!! I moved to a new house in 1998 and they took it upon themselves to do things like organize my garage and attic while I was at work. I begged them not to throw out anything so they put it in boxes and put it in the attic. Get this, I live alone (except for my dog) in a three bedroom, three bath house with a very large bonus room and garage and EVERY closet, EVERY cabinet, EVERY shelf, EVERYTHING is filled to capacity. I have stacks of magazines, catalogs, plastic containers, and PLASTIC GROCERY SACKS. I currently have 2 33-gal. Hefty sacks full of plastic grocery sacks!!!! My dad begged me when I moved to not collect the things but I could not stop myself from sticking them in my pantry. It got so full that I could no longer see the food stored there and I would open the door just long enough to fling them in there then slam it before any escaped. My garage is now filling up and I only have a space just large enough to pull my truck in. So, you're not alone. If you think of a solution, let me know. Otherwise, I will remain forever--Full Of It.------sandiif your friends and family are concerned about your hoarding it might be a good idea to see a psychiatrist. You might have obsessive compulsive disease. There is medication that could possible free you from this compulsion to save.
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