I did give her a (relatively large) box with a lid, so we'll see how that goes. I think she will just ask for another.
I don't see her as actually having a hoarding problem. I see the problem as a manifestation of anxiety issues (she does have an anxiety dx) as well as likely just a personal way of being. It's hard to know which is which sometimes, right?
I am sooooo not OCD and you should see my closets. They are pretty darn messy.
I do like order in my workspace, though--I think it's because I will otherwise be distracted by it visually. I can't SEE into the closets.
But I do agree that some of this is about different personalities. Sometimes I think the universe sent me DD as a learning experience.
also - it might be productive to chat with her teachers about this issue. they might be wiling to positively reinforce any choice-making she does at school? they might even help her do a pre-sort at school - develop criteria for what's valuable to her (not them! or you!) that might make all of it less overwhelming and reduce the amount she even brings home?
Whta a good idea! I hadn't thought of this.
