Posted by Cindy W on April 13, 2000, at 21:22:04
In reply to Re: a different kind of hoarding..., posted by eleanor on April 13, 2000, at 13:31:14
> > 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.------sandi
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> if 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.CarolAnn and Eleanor, I'm a hoarder too! I have finally been able to throw away most of my plastic bags and plastic containers and stuff like that, but can't (so far) part with zillions of thrift store clothes that don't fit. I've been taking Effexor-XR, which helps with the guilty thinking/obsessions, and am trying to set goals for myself. Check out the H-C List at www.onelist.com; it is an email list for hoarders/clutters, and people are very nice, sharing their goals and reinforcing each other when they meet them and giving suggestions. They have helped me a lot! My car has improved, but I have a long ways to go (still have thrown out only half the magazines). Best wishes to you!
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