Thanks Dianne, funny thing, you inspired me when I read your post. It is cloudy and I am feeling overwhelmed with the amount I still have to do. You gave me hope and encouragement. I really see we are in this together and the importance of talking of our progress. I did dishes this morning and threw some stuff out of refrigerator. The soup in a huge pot was over two weeks old and I was afraid to eat it because I made it maybe even 3 weeks ago, but didn't want to trow it away because it had expensive ingredients. What a relief when I flushed it down the toilet and washed the pan!!
Dianne, once again, I am aching a little over you loss of your furry companion. hugs, hugs, hugs

diane you are inspiring me so much!!

I am so glad you are on this board also!! {{hugs}}

Thanks Tillie, yes, I would rather shop than deal with financial things, that is for sure. I learned a hard lesson today on the results of my procrastination as well as not wanting to look at what is going on. My old behavior is to say that my day would have been fine if I wouldn't have made the calls, so why deal with things. Not logical, just what I have done for years. A new chapter has begun.

WTG!

Getting out and pulling weeds was a great way to wait out the urge.

One thing a lot of hoarders have in common is "financial squalor".
Procrastination costing them needless fees and fines.

Checks tucked away and never cashed.

I am proud of you for taking care of that banking issue.

(((hugs)))

thanks Tillie. I made 2 phone calls that I have been putting off. I found that, for 2 years, I have paid $150 a year for a checking acct. I don't use. I closed the acct today, will be charged for that too. I was angry at them, and frustrated with myself for procrastinating for so long and that it cost me so much money. I wanted to go shopping so bad. I called two friends that werent home, then went out and pulled weeds until the urgency to shop passed, and friend then called. Shopping is my drug of choice for sure. I am so happy I found this web site.

YEA!!! WTG!!! 😀

You have done a fantastic job today!

Yes, the internet can be a danger area, so much to read.

I limit myself to checking in here in the morning to report my plans while I drink my tea.

This is my lunch break. So I get a few minutes to catch up.

Then in the evenings I can come back online or do something else in my relaxing time.

Great that you figured out the best times for you to get moving.
Nice thing about the internet is it will still be here when you are ready to sit for a spell. 😀

thanks Dianne and Tillie. Feels so good to read your messages. I was getting online first thing and staying on too long. Last night in support group I realized I am best first thing in am, so today I got up at 7:30 and worked in bedroom until now. I sorted mega piles of sweaters and scarves. All winter sweaters and scarves are now in space saver bags out of the way. Amazing how much stuff is left to do, needed a break so appreciate seeing your messages. I haven't been able to toss much, since all still stuff I wear. I will need to go through sweaters again later and see what I am willing to get rid of.
Shoes are next and there is plenty that don't fit well that I can donate. How are you two doing today?
Yes, I am so grateful I didn't bring any more st;uff home. I can shop in my closet!!!! Hope you both have a great day.

diane that is so great!!

Big cheers for diane!!!! 🙂

Diane,
Way To Go! for calling friends! 😀

So happy you passed up that 1/2 price sale day!
The high you get from acquiring doesn't last long.
By the time my hoarder gets home from the thrift shop the thrill is already almost all gone.

He has no use or need for the stuff and most all of it just sits where ever he drops it.

Fill your non-shopping time with positive experiences.
The good feelings will last so much longer. 😀

(((hugs)))

thanks for the encouragement, I sure do need the support, I have avoided people, and now starting to see the importance of friends

Today was cloudy and was more difficult to keep going. I did get the craft stuff a little more organized, swept deck, threw a few things away. I actually called some women friends, since Cory said people need to fill the void created when not shopping. Today was 1/2 price day at thrift store and it is the first 1/2 price day I have missed in awhile. No shopping for 7 days is my goal this week. I see the high I get from bargain hunting.

Good for you diane! This is a wonderful place to get your support. We hoard, we isolate and now we have found a place to make friends with people who understand our struggles.

take care 🙂

WAY! TO! GO! 😀

Fantastic day you planned. Wonderful how much you have already accomplished.

So happy you are here with us. 😉