McG wrote:I have so much stuff on my house that I don't invite people in anymore as I am embarrassed . . . . I would love to start over again!
In my worst days I've even thought of burning down the house so I could start again . . . that sounds so desperate, but I just want it all to disappear.
On other days I've thought of getting a new house and only take what I really want and dump the rest.
I've even b*ght things for my new house . . . that I don't have! 
I would love someone to come in and sort it all out!
Any volunteers????? 
Sorry to hear how you feel McG
I am not sure I would want someone to do it for me as I am sure they would get rid of stuff that I wanted to keep (I know thats the idea
). Maybe you ought to apply to one of the hoarder shows where they sort it out for you.
I know what you mean about not inviting people to the house, I rarely do it but as I am now trying to declutter hopefully things may improve. I had a tv and microwave in my hall for the best part of 6 months, the tv worked but was that old that you couldnt connect via scart, we always kept as a backup tv and it did come in handy over the years I finally decided it had to go, the microwave I replaced last year and never got rid of the old one. Then I b*ght a new cooker and had it in the back room until I could get it fitted. Happy to say that they have all gone now and at least its reasonably clear in the hall now, not totally clutterfree but an improvement.
My son recently had a clear out of his clothes and got rid of quite a few things, including school uniform ... he's 23 and not worn uniform since he was 17!!! Maybe its rubbing off on the kids too so I should try to make a good impression for them.
lI think I need to make small but regular attempts to declutter as if you think about it it has taken years in my case to get to this state so I cannot expect to sort overnight. At least its nowhere near as bad as on those tv shows, but they do highlight what might happen if you dont keep your eye on things. I am trying to make sure my "collection" is all tidied away, but dont have enough space for it all, though the excess are mainly packed in small crates piled up in my back room or on top of my kitchen cupboards so hopefully if I ever do get any visitors they dont look up!!
We all have to prioritise! 
