Ever since I self diagnosed as a hoarder, I am looking more closely at my own behaviour. I am trying to find the hoarder traits. And I do. Certain phrases like:"it's still good", "someone could use this," "this is a great deal" are just a few that a hoarder uses to justify keeping or aquiring things.
Not only do I watch myself closely but I also watch the people around me. And I have spoted a few fellow hoarders or at least a few potential hoarders.
The scariest part about this for me is that I can easily classify their behaviour. I know they are justifying. It is obvious for me that keeping this certain object makes no sense. I can literally shake my head at those hoarders in my circle of friends and family. Than a few hours later, I blush. Catching myself doing what they did.
Realizing I was a hoarder was both a shock and a relief. A shock, because nobody wants to have a mental disorder. A relief, because my situation finally had a name. I found people who could relate. Knowing the problem helps solving it. I can step aside and look at the situation from a more neutral point of view. Why am I blogging about it? 2 reasons. 1. Putting my thoughts into words helps me think more clearly. 2. If this helps just one, who is like me, see the light it was more than worth it!
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