I am not sure under which heading this subject would fall. Anyone know?

I have a problem with buying too much. When things go on sale - particularly canned goods - I stock up. Granted, I was taught this as a child by relatives who lived in a house with lots of space. But, I live in a 1-bedroom apartment.

A deal is a deal but I have to start learning to buy in smaller quantities. I also have too many books. Considering that I am a very slow reader - I seem to have some form of ADHD - they are mostly gathering dust.

So, for the record, I have too many canned goods, too much pasta and pasta sauce, too many dress shirts (by last count, 20 that are still in the wrapper), jeans (I hope I don't gain weight b/c they will no longer fit), Polartech sweaters, boxes of tissues, wine and scented candles.

I guess it's a sign that I am overprotective and would rather spend money on material things rathen than experience life. When you have social phobia like me then shopping becomes a social thing. I know it will be a very hard habit to break.