New Person

[David pirzadeh]

I noticed I am afraid because I think I may be disapointed. I have been a clutterer all my life and think it is a HUGE undertaking to change.

I am also very happy I have found a place where I can talk about these issues.
Most others that I know of do not have these problems.

My mother who does, does not concider it a problem.
In fact she is against these types of meetings thinking that I mingle with people with the problem rather than people that do NOT have the problem.

But I already have felt some emotional charge get released hearing others talk about these issues.

The other question I have is that I have much clutter to deal with in the Physical realm. I am much more organized mentally and have to be as a computer person. So there is some confusion about that.

 

David

[Cindy]

Hi David,
Welcome to CLA! Keep coming back to meetings - this is a process -
and there are tools for working the program.
Take it slow, be gentle with yourself, there is a lot of support,
structure and strength here. Take what you want, try it out, use what
works and leave the rest.

Keep reaching out,
http://sites.google.com/site/clutterersanonymous/Home/what-does-cla-have-to-offer-you/how-does-clutterers-anonymous-work
use the tools of recovery
http://sites.google.com/site/clutterersanonymous/Home/what-does-cla-have-to-offer-you/tools-of-recovery
get a sponsor,
attend telephone meetings
http://sites.google.com/site/clutterersanonymous/Home/what-does-cla-have-to-offer-you/find-a-cla-meeting-near-you/phone-only-cla-meetings
use the contacts phone list from meetings to call someone during the
day,
work the steps
http://sites.google.com/site/clutterersanonymous/Home/what-does-cla-have-to-offer-you/tools-of-recovery/the-12-steps-of-cla
read the literature
http://sites.google.com/site/clutterersanonymous/Home/what-does-cla-have-to-offer-you/tools-of-recovery/cla-literature-order

You are not alone. This issue did not occur overnight. Together we
learn how to recover and live a life worth living, one day at a time.

Keep coming back to meetings - it will seep in naturally at your own
pace.

Welcome!
Cindy