Collecting things is a popular hobby that can provide inspiration, pleasure, and
profit. But sometimes collecting things is a sign of an obsessive-compulsive
disorder with deep-seated anxiety and loneliness, and requires professional
help. In my experience, such cases respond better to psychotherapy rather than
pharmacotherapy. The collectibles serve as a natural springboard for insightful
discussions of their symbolic and historical significance, while drugs tend to
suppress such discussions.
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Collections: hobby or neurosis
Collecting things is a popular hobby that can provide inspiration, pleasure, and
profit. But sometimes collecting things is a sign of an obsessive-compulsive
disorder with deep-seated anxiety and loneliness, and requires professional
help. In my experience, such cases respond better to psychotherapy rather than
pharmacotherapy. The collectibles serve as a natural springboard for insightful
discussions of their symbolic and historical significance, while drugs tend to
suppress such discussions.
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