Hoarding

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Registered: 12-28-2003
Hoarding
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Tue, 02-21-2006 - 9:29am

Hi everyone,


Sorry I've been so scarce lately.

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: bluemarlin_girl
Tue, 02-21-2006 - 10:06am
That IS a revelation, Jennifer. I have known for a long time that my issues stem from the lack of security/safety. I don't call it *hoarding* but I *back up* everything. I have pc parts all around just in case my speakers go bad. Or the mouse quits working. I buy an inordinant amount of food & personal care items. If I see that there's only 3 rolls of TP left, I panic & buy 3 12 roll packs. Just in case. It would be unheard of to come into this house & run out of shampoo or face soap.
 

 


 



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Registered: 05-16-2005
In reply to: bluemarlin_girl
Tue, 02-21-2006 - 9:35pm

I love hearing about things others learn in therpy,it helps me out in learning about my own issues.I also have that same behavior,I have a spare shower that is packed to the top with tp,shampoo,paper towels,laundry soap and everything else to get me by for many months if needed.Jennifer your post was an inspiration to me.I never use the correct change to purchase things,if somethings $5.10,I will use $6.00 because I want to hide the change in

 

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: bluemarlin_girl
Tue, 02-21-2006 - 9:46pm
We're in chat, Jeanie! Come on in & sit a spell. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 12-28-2003
In reply to: bluemarlin_girl
Wed, 02-22-2006 - 9:22am

Jeannie, I do the same thing.

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-28-2003
In reply to: bluemarlin_girl
Wed, 02-22-2006 - 9:26am

Wow, Jan.

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-28-2003
In reply to: bluemarlin_girl
Wed, 02-22-2006 - 9:30am

I took a huge step yesterday and confessed all of this to my mother.

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: bluemarlin_girl
Wed, 02-22-2006 - 9:47am
That's good news, Jennifer. I'm glad that your mom could relate & you found some acceptance there. I have never pleased my dad. Due to my OCD, I cannot balance the checkbook. I have my gf's dh do it for me.
 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: bluemarlin_girl
Thu, 02-23-2006 - 10:05am

Having a relationship like you have with your mother is beyond words.

Sheri Ann