Restart
I want to restart my life, a do-over. I know that this isn't possible, but I thought maybe restarting PARTS of my life would. For example, my apartment is a mess. There's stuff I don't need that I want to toss, but the guilt of tossing away valuables kills me. I will never USE this stuff and I don't want to be a hoarder or an almost-hoarder. I want to finally buy the things I've wanted, not things that were handed down. These sorts of things can't be donated, they're crafts, old clothes, little trinkets, etc.
Thoughts? I want to restart with at least my surroundings: having a clean apartment, a clean room, my own plates and kitchen utensils. Is this a good idea? Or could this be my anxiety driving completey nuts?
Hello lionessheart First off, i kinda have the same problem as you. I dont throw things that nay have sentimental value away.but for me, i don't have that much hand me downs or many people who actually give me stuff. And even after that, I'm kinda a neat freak so everything is stowed away and organised. In your case,you have no choice but to look over your things and decide what you would really have use for and get rid of what doesn't.if you don't want to throw them away, consider having it down to someone else or putting it up for charity or sale. We may have received a lot of things but not all we can use. Smaller things like books, etc May be kept even if you don't use them since they take up little space. But its still up to you too decide what to keep or not. Also, maybe if it makes you feel better.. Take pictures if things you're gonna let go and put them all in 1 scrapbook so it's still kind of with you. Maybe even consider renting a storage space.
