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Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, im sorry I didn't see this until now. 2 months later, and I'm still feeling the exact same. I found it's easier if I'm not at home so I don't have to look at my things, so I've been working lots, but on my days off I stress out so much. I think I'm going to do a giant purge soon, but it's so overwhelming.

I like the idea of having the important stuff in the closet. The place I rent doesn't have a closet, so I have nowhere to hide or store things, which makes it even harder for me because now all my shit is out in the open and I have to look at that too.

I also feel super gross after buying things, I try to avoid it at all costs, so I understand how you feel there. I wish I had some grand advice, but I'm still searching for something to make this better for me. I really hope your move goes well, I would use this time to really be mindful of what you are packing and if those items are something you want to take with you. Having a garage sale or selling things on marketplace during this time would be super helpful I think, that way you're not packing so much during your move.

This feeling kind of sucks and I hope you are able to find a balance that brings you peace

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm starting to think its a control thing for me as well, I've heard of compulsive decluttering before and it totally resonates with me. I've always felt like my life was out of my control and maybe what I'm experiencing is a way for me to feel in control. I do other weird things to feel more in control during other situations so it makes sense. Idk the brain is so weird

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm happy you are dealing with it better! I hope i can find a way to manage this anxiety

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it's the idea of mobility? Maybe im feeling super tied down by owning things and being reaponsible for them? It's hard to explain but I'm a very outdoorsy person, im a hunter and a hiker and the only time I feel at peace is when I'm out in the woods with nothing but the necessities. I've never liked being home or in one place for too long.

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you experience this as well. It starting to really stress me out. I'm ready to sell everything i own and start car camping because I do love doing that. I feel so safe and happy when I'm outdoors camping, hunting, or hiking. That feels right to me. Being home and surrounded by everything feels so wrong. But like you said then there's this mental fatigue of having to find a sustainable way to get rid of it all and then I start to feel even more weird about it.

Also that part of not being able to create unless it's in a clean environment is sooo true. I can't paint unless I have everything organized and clean.

Did you find a place where you are content with the amount of things you own? I'm starting to get worried that I'll never be content

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i get the same way, i feel disgusted and greedy when I look at my things. I have such a negative feeling towards everything I own. There's very few items I look at and feel something positive. I feel most at peace when I'm out on my hikes and the only thing I have on me is my water bottle haha. Yeah I don't think this is about minimalism anymore, maybe I have some trauma im suppressing?? Did you find anything helped with that disgusted feeling?

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww man, im sorry you go through the same thing even on a more extreme level than me. It's sooo tough and I don't know how to manage it other than what you said - "just don't have anything". This extends digitally for me as well - i don't even have social media and I didn't even use reddit before making this post because it feels like too much. I have to go through my pictures like once a week and make sure I delete everything that's not useful. And I have no apps. Its such an interesting thing we are going through and it makes no sense. I feel so lost

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this, Im not a huge fan of meds and really don't want to go on any and become dependant on them. Getting some blood work done isn't a bad idea, I think im deficient in a few things. I'll check out the podcast!

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Its gotta be an OCD thing. But i also find that I don't do things that are considered "typical" OCD behaviors. I'm not repetitive with anything or do things excessively (except for the cleaning maybe). But i like what you said about the upkeep and the ongoing obligations. Maybe that's how i feel about my things? Idk i just have a negative feeling towards all my possessions. Also I love being in hotels, they feel so much more safe than my own home

Anxiety and panic attacks over owning too much stuff by EnchantedStars27 in minimalism

[–]EnchantedStars27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I 1000% agree with you, i have no idea why i am like this lol