Posted by philyra on April 10, 2007, at 14:27:23
In reply to Re: Hoarding, posted by Toph on April 9, 2007, at 22:25:42
one of my parents is a hoarder. my sibling and i still have a lot of shame around it. i find it really hard to talk about and it makes me incredibly sad, knowing it will never get better and someday i'll have to clean out that house.
i think i also have some hoarding instincts. it can be difficult for me to get rid of things. i always do eventually - i have a pretty clear space - but i put it off and i worry that i might change my mind and need something someday. when i'm really stressed out i notice that i put off taking out the garbage and feel almost emotionally attached to it. at the same time clutter terrifies me and i get very triggered if i'm in someone's home and it has a lot of clutter. i can't stand it.
thanks for posting that group. i think i'm going to join.
take care,
philyra
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thread:748492
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