Am i a hoarder?

So I was depressed for a long time, like 15 years. During that time I found it very hard to sort through old things because I didn't have time and didn't want to stir up old memories. My small house was filled with boxes full of old paperwork, clothing and items. I counted 120, they were stacked to the ceiling and lining every wall. There were also piles of clothes and other stuff on the floor which I tried to manage (I'd try to clean it up maybe every half year or so).

The last few months I really focused and got those 120 boxes down to 25, donating or throwing everything else away. It took a lot of effort especially looking through each piece of paper. I also got rid of a bunch of furniture I wasn't using. I still have a few large piles of stuff to sort through and my bathroom is covered in mold, but I will get to it eventually. I hate shopping and hardly ever buy anything. Am I a classic hoarder or am I just someone who let things go for too long? I have no problem throwing non-sentimental and useless items away.

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  • Ellenna

    I reckon you're a hoarder in recovery: congratulations! If you've done all that by yourself without help you're amazing.

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  • No a classic hoarder wont even throw away rubbish or off food.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Good for you for working on your clutter! Have you ever heard of a program called CA/Clutter's Anonymous?

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    • I just looked it up, thanks. I have always been able to function with my clutter, except about 8 years ago when I was late on a couple of bills and didn't deposit a couple of checks that were buried somewhere.

      My motivation now is that I think I will either move out or die soon so I want things easy for the transition.

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      • RoseIsabella

        I have a lot of clutter myself. I applaud you for your efforts! It's not easy to clean, and clear out clutter.

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  • Jdlc

    I do not keep any thing that I haven't used the past 6 months. I hate clutter.I give many things to those who need when I don't.

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  • badmanalive

    Just throw everything away.
    Can’t do it?
    Hoarder!

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    • Ellenna

      So could you throw everything in your home away? If not, that also makes you a hoarder

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      • RoseIsabella

        HAHAHA!

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