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  • Dec 14, 2008, 10:42 PM
    JH1121
    I'm keeping trash!
    Somebody, please help me! Ever since, about Monday, December 8th, I've been keeping trash, such as: tissues, napkins, forks, wrappers, etc. I don't know why! Some of my friends say that it is because I'm too depressed. I keep my own trash, and sometimes my family's trash, such as cards or plates, etc. I even sometimes pick up, and keep stuff from the ground, like paper scraps, etc! This is a huge problem for me, one of the many reason is because I keep all the trash in a bag under my bed, and I'm keeping it a secret from everyone. Another reason is because I'm going to Las Vegas for Christmas, so definitely a lot of trash at restaurants, and my family Christmas Party on Friday, which means a lot of wrappers!

    Somebody please help me! Anyone!
    Thanks
  • Dec 15, 2008, 12:06 AM
    Clough

    Hi, JH1121!

    I'd like you to stop and think about something, if you would, please? Whose in charge of your obsession and overcoming it, you or someone else?

    Please think about that...

    Thanks!
  • Dec 15, 2008, 04:03 PM
    JH1121
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Hi, JH1121!

    I'd like you to stop and think about something, if you would, please? Whose in charge of your obsession and overcoming it, you or someone else?

    Please think about that...

    Thanks!

    It's not really as much of a obsession as it is a force of habit now. And I'm in charge of this problem. I just can't seem to let people throw away some trash, and I can't throw away any of my trash, and I usually pick up trash from the ground now.
  • Dec 15, 2008, 04:28 PM
    southerngalps

    Yeah... no one else can help you. Obsessive compulsive disorder.

    I don't know... just keep telling yourself how dirty the trash is... or see someone for some pshycological help.
  • Dec 15, 2008, 05:54 PM
    KBC
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JH1121 View Post
    It's not really as much of a obsession as it is a force of habit now. And I'm in charge of this problem. I just can't seem to let people throw away some trash, and I can't throw away any of my trash, and I usually pick up trash from the ground now.

    As southerngalps said,OCD.

    You just THINK your in control,that's what the disorder tells you,and it is very believable.

    Ask a professional,they will help you see the truth.And treatment does work,you just have to try.

    http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/g...lsive-disorder

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessi...lsive_disorder

    If you want to read about it.

    KBC
  • Dec 15, 2008, 06:24 PM
    southerngalps
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by southerngalps View Post
    yeah...no one else can help you. obsessive compulsive disorder.

    i don't know....just keep telling yourself how dirty the trash is...or see someone for some pshycological help.

    I guess I kind of contradicted myself here. Said no one else can help you, then said see a professional.

    I meant no one will be able to help you here. We can tell you our feelings. But ocd is a disease and you can seek help professionally.
  • Dec 15, 2008, 07:16 PM
    southerngalps

    KBC agrees: Way to catch it SG:)

    Thanks for the kudos, kbc :)

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