Is this the right place for a discussion on Hoarding. I certainly feel anxious right now.

I am dealing with a great deal of anxiety right now. First of all I was triggered earlier today by an unrelated matter, but the anxiety has continued and fed off the project I have decided to tackle.

I never considered myself a hoarder. I've lived with hoarders and it wasn't pleasant. I tried my best to be understanding but at times their hoarding was of great impact upon my own life.

Well, I have realised today I have a tendency towards hanging on to things myself. If someone comes into my home they wouldn't have any reason to think I had a problem. Open a closet or drawer however and you would see a completely different picture.

I am moving in a few months and I realise I need to cull much of what I have accumulated in the seven years I have been on my own. It I now realise is beyond ridiculous. For example I just found five boxes full of bills and paperwork for anything and everything in all that time. I found 21 pairs of jeans, not to mention every other item of clothing I have purchased since I was on my own. Shoes, this seems to be the worst of my collection. And then there is the ridiculous stuff - like a mother lode of bread bag clips and twist ties.

At times sorting through these belongings has made me shake and even cry. How do I decide upon that which to keep or turf. What if I lose weight, what if I gain it I feel a need to hang on to clothes that don't fit now for 'just in case'. There are shoes I've worn once. Okay, time to get a grip....