How to get rid of things

[Guest guest]

Hello all! First I'd like to make an introduction. My son (CN) is

almost 9 and was diagnosed with OCD when he was 6, just days before

starting 1st grade. His issues are, in general, contamination and

perfection. And, we go through the ebbs and flows of the disorder with

varying degrees of stress. CN hit his all time low about a month ago.

Things have improved a lot over the last few weeks. But, the holidays

make it so difficult! Any change is tough. Hoarding had became a new

pronouced behavior in the bottom out. He could throw nothing away.

From toenail clippings to food crumbs - it all stayed somewhere. We've

moved past that. But, the little guy's room is going to burst at the

seams if he doesn't get rid of some toys that he either doesn't play

with or are just plain broken. Have any of you successfully moved

through the trauma of thinning out the " belongings herd? " What advice

would you have?

Thanks much!

Nila

[Guest guest]

I just started a new thing with Katelyn. In order for her to have anything

new she has to get rid of 2 things. Don't know if it will work. Husband and

I hoard too and are working on it. Katelyn told me a few weeks ago that she

is afraid if her room is completely neat and clean she will die. She started

on meds right after that and seems much happier for now.

P.

[Guest guest]

that is a good idea, too. i tend to save everything, too. that is one of my

goals for the new year, to purge more things i dont have to have.

sharon

Re:How to " get rid of things "

I just started a new thing with Katelyn. In order for her to have anything

new she has to get rid of 2 things. Don't know if it will work. Husband and

I hoard too and are working on it. Katelyn told me a few weeks ago that she

is afraid if her room is completely neat and clean she will die. She started

on meds right after that and seems much happier for now.

P.