I suffered from CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrone) for years. I've been making use of the FlyLady.net website 2 years now and man.... life of the 'otherside' is MUCH better. Surpisingly, I found that I really DIDN'T need all the light bills from 1998! lol
I did succeed in canceling all my magazine subscriptions shortly after discovering the internet – but I have electronics and tools stashed everywhere. I have stereo receivers that would qualify as antiques. I have reel to reel tape decks that I am told can not be repaired – but I keep hoping for a miracle. CDs have helped with the paper clutter – papers scanned and saved to disk, but I still have three file drawers full and papers stacked awaiting another file cabinet. I have several hundred books. The bookcases are crammed full with books squeezed in on top of books and more lying around the apartment. My desk in also crammed with “stuff” I may someday need. I am the only one who can find anything in it and I have trouble at times.
I did clean out a closet by taking a load of clothes to the DAV thrift store. That was no problem for me because it was clothing I had before losing 50 pounds.