Kamikaze Pilot
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Dear Moderators/Admins,
Let this thread be in this section because who knows there may be other people facing similar problem.
Is hoarding junk a mental illness or individual's nature?
An unacquainted reader may think, "This is not a big issue. Reasoning, explaining and convincing will solve the matter." But actually the problem is not so simple. Had it been so easy it wouldn't have been a problem in the first place.
Mom seriously believes her doings are normal. She doesn't have the sense to understand. She is adamant. If we try to change her she quarrels like anything.
1. Not using dustbin even when dustbin is available at home. Nor does Mom allow us to use it. Instead she puts all the dirt in two or three polythene bags. The dirt may spill outside while putting. Even without spilling the polythene bags itself look like garbage. If we try to use dustbin, Mom scolds and prohibits.
2. Not using door mat. Instead Mom uses two-three old clothes for wiping feet. It looks disgusting.
3. Putting dozen old invitation cards (received during other's weddings and Gruhapraveshas - Residential House inauguration ) to cover windows despite putting curtain. If I try to remove it she tells it is to cover the transparent glass.
4. In one window instead of using curtain, Mom has put old saree and bedsheet by using clips to cover window. It looks disgusting.
5. Saving old milk packets (plastic) for years to earn a negligible amount of money. Instead of hiding the bag in which it is saved, it is kept on outer side of window. It is visible directly to eyes while climbing stairs.
6. Not disposing off old cartons of soap. Mom believes that tons of cartons of soap keep away mosquitoes. If I try to throw it away, Mom scolds.
7. Keeping many objects on floor instead of creating proper space for it. Two or three items are okay. But here there are about dozen of them. Onion basket, flour sack, even empty containers having nothing but jute sack etc.
8. Saving too many of polythene covers that come with products like flour sack and keeping it strewn around the house.
9. Not throwing away old metal scrap like old stove, old worn out cot, old steel rack etc. Nor does Mom allow us to dispose them. She tells it can be repaired and re-used.
10. Saving mango seeds after consuming the pulp. Using medicine strips in addition to scrubber for washing utensils.
11. Scavenging useless items while going out for a stroll in a park. It may be things like the smooth fine stones found on sea shore or in construction sand (what is it called?), or some shapely but worn-out wooden objects etc.
Let this thread be in this section because who knows there may be other people facing similar problem.
Is hoarding junk a mental illness or individual's nature?
An unacquainted reader may think, "This is not a big issue. Reasoning, explaining and convincing will solve the matter." But actually the problem is not so simple. Had it been so easy it wouldn't have been a problem in the first place.
Mom seriously believes her doings are normal. She doesn't have the sense to understand. She is adamant. If we try to change her she quarrels like anything.
1. Not using dustbin even when dustbin is available at home. Nor does Mom allow us to use it. Instead she puts all the dirt in two or three polythene bags. The dirt may spill outside while putting. Even without spilling the polythene bags itself look like garbage. If we try to use dustbin, Mom scolds and prohibits.
2. Not using door mat. Instead Mom uses two-three old clothes for wiping feet. It looks disgusting.
3. Putting dozen old invitation cards (received during other's weddings and Gruhapraveshas - Residential House inauguration ) to cover windows despite putting curtain. If I try to remove it she tells it is to cover the transparent glass.
4. In one window instead of using curtain, Mom has put old saree and bedsheet by using clips to cover window. It looks disgusting.
5. Saving old milk packets (plastic) for years to earn a negligible amount of money. Instead of hiding the bag in which it is saved, it is kept on outer side of window. It is visible directly to eyes while climbing stairs.
6. Not disposing off old cartons of soap. Mom believes that tons of cartons of soap keep away mosquitoes. If I try to throw it away, Mom scolds.
7. Keeping many objects on floor instead of creating proper space for it. Two or three items are okay. But here there are about dozen of them. Onion basket, flour sack, even empty containers having nothing but jute sack etc.
8. Saving too many of polythene covers that come with products like flour sack and keeping it strewn around the house.
9. Not throwing away old metal scrap like old stove, old worn out cot, old steel rack etc. Nor does Mom allow us to dispose them. She tells it can be repaired and re-used.
10. Saving mango seeds after consuming the pulp. Using medicine strips in addition to scrubber for washing utensils.
11. Scavenging useless items while going out for a stroll in a park. It may be things like the smooth fine stones found on sea shore or in construction sand (what is it called?), or some shapely but worn-out wooden objects etc.
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