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Confessions Of An Overpacker

Recognizing the signs is very important. Admitting you have a problem is the next step.

Jessica Caron
Mar 21, 2017
Milledgeville, GA
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Confessions Of An Overpacker
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Hello. My name is Jessica and I am an overpacker.

Also known as "Excessively Prepared Disorder," overpacking is a fairly common issue, usually found in women. Recognizing the signs is very important. Admitting you have a problem is the next step.

Here are 15 things that every overpacker will find painfully relatable...

1. Making a list

2. Imagining every possible scenario and weather condition you may encounter

3. Packing everything you own "just in case"


4. Realizing that not everything is going to fit in your 5 million suitcases and tote bags

5. Trying to unpack things you don't need

6. Realizing that you do, in fact, need everything

7. Trying different methods of folding and rolling clothes...anything to make them fit

8. Discovering that packing your suitcase is an Olympic sport

9. Feeling accomplished when it finally closes without the zipper breaking

10. Now it's time for shoes...

11. And cosmetics...

12. And snacks...

13. And don't forget the kitchen sink...

14. You're finally done

15. But now you have to fit everything in the car...

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