Standing at the crossroads yet again....

[poltr1]

Once again, I get the itch to start cleaning my my hopelessly cluttered house. But I don't know where to begin. I don't have a clear spot to work. I should just pick an area, or a box, and start working.

And then there's this part of me that believes I'll be judged by the amount of trash I throw out. Hell, that's what I do.

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[athenawindsong.livejournal.com]

Are you absolutely certain that worrying about what people will think of how much you throw out isn't just another concocted excuse to keep you from doing anything at all?

"Hoarding is a public health and safety risk. Hoarding increases the risk of fire because piles of newspapers, magazines, clothing and rubbish provide a plentiful supply of combustible material. At the same time, the piles make it more difficult to escape from a fire by blocking possible exits, as well as making it harder for rescue workers to reach you.

Hoarding also increases the risk of structural damage to the building, a consequence of the sheer weight of the hoarded items"

From: http://www.squalorsurvivors.com/squalor/hoarding.shtml