Posted by Chris A. on November 29, 2001, at 17:07:00
In reply to Re: I am SO there....., posted by Noa on November 27, 2001, at 17:20:36
I identify with all of you. Today six cans of tuna hit me on the forehead when I went to get something out of the pantry. I can legitimately blame my hubby for this one, as he had stacked them ten cans high on the top shelf. He also gets credit for the time I broke my wrist as a result of tripping over a strip of oak he had put at the entrance to the garage. It required surgery. Keeping clutter under control is very stressful for me. Not keeping it under control can be down right dangerous. I am organizationally challenged, but would like to have everything neat, tidy and find-able. Social isolation worsens because I am embarrassed to have anyone over. It is also hard to clean with so much clutter. I would hire someone to help me go through it all if there were someone who could truly help. It is all very overwhelming. It doesn't help that two members of my family refuse to throw anything away. My hubby has been known to dig things out of the trash that no one would ever want or use. Shame on me, but I've even considered getting rid of nearly everything if he gets deployed. I feel guilty that I've even thought of it. My 16 year old, who takes after her Dad, recently wrote a speech entitled "The Follies of Collecting." I would post it if I could find it, as it is very funny. I think my hubby can't let go of anything because his parents have never kept anything. He even collects on his computers and his palm. One of my daughter's friend came over, took one look at the screen and said "That hard drive is going to crash. It is jam packed."
I am convinced this issue can contribute to and worsen depression, anxiety and social isolation. It gets to be a vicious cycle. It is hard to do anything about it when there is no motivation to get out of bed. My memory problems are so bad that I don't even remember what we have squirreled away here!
Sorry for such a long vent.Chris A.
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