Re: Anyone here got a hoarder problem? I think I sorta do

[Guest guest]

My problem is books and has been for years. I have six book cases in my house

and this is even a secret addiction as I try not to let my girlfriend know that

I have bought another book. But I have a huge desire to learn about things, or

is this just an obsession?

Kv

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> Really interesting Terry. You've got me thinking.

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> So I wonder what a self compassionate approach would be.

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> Like you said 'I need help, and that's really okay.'

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> I do have some hoarder traits though. I used to hang on to anything with the

> slightest sentimental value. Over the past couple of years I've gotten

> better at letting go of " sentimental but not cherished " items. I had a close

> relative who was a hoarder. The sweet spot exercise showed me that the deep

> value of an item is the experience, the rich memory and feelings.

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> My mind would tie me in knots about an old birthday card from a relative.

> Keep it, chuck it, keep it, chuck it ------ put it back in the shoebox and

> give up!

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> I'm also a recovering slob. : ) A direction I like is - simplifying

> and making things easier to find, store, locate. Not doing so well on that

> this week - getting ready for tax and assignments - books and stuff

> everywhere!

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> But that's me and not the same as the situation you describe. Anyhow, I'll

> be interested in your future posts. Is there a funny or creative side to

> this for you?

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> Grant

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