As someone that had anorexia and is now a minimalist, the comment makes perfect sense to me. Part of my minimalist journey is about control; having control over my life, which is one of the reasons people become anorexic, too. You do you, of course, but the comment isnt hilarious, it makes sense to some of us :)

I love being a minimalist/Exstream Minimalist :) i also love your style of being a minimalist :)

"now everything is a disorder" is so liberating to hear!

Totally with you on the topic of books. While I'm a big nerd, have bought and read my share of books and can very much appreciate the esthetics of a wall completely filled with books and their unique smells, I just don't see the point of buying them anymore when I can download them on my kindle. The only books I 've got left by now is some expensive medical literature and a couple of travel guides. While I'm 50, I  haven't yet settled for good and just can't deal with the literal heaviness  of actual books and the heaviness on my mind when I look at clutter and lots of stuff anymore.

Vivir sin estímulos aciologénicos es muy reconfortante .

Al contrario de lo que la gente piensa ; la restricción es una forma muy refinada de asumir la libertad.

That’s a true compliment! 😅

I think your cool.

I do admire your lifestyle. I crave the lightness of your life. Due to my  family dynamics I’m forced to keep many things I don’t care to keep. I’m strive to be more like you!! Things are just weighing me down.

I’m an extreme minimalist. I only have one pair of clothes,  iPhone 8 (White/Silver 64GB Model) and that’s it. Everything can be digitalised today - keys, wallet, streaming apps etc. I’m a post materialist. I work only 2 days a week. Barista FIRE. Like you the system can’t offer me anything it’s designed to put people inti debt and materialism. Everyone who asks me what do you want? I always tell them I don’t want a house, a car. I want freedom. They often look at me confused. I tell them you don’t have what I’m looking for.

Minimalist/Hoarder... Apartment, no TV, only necessary furniture (floor mat bed, small eating table, several chairs), Zero-Waste, minimally processed Vegan (reusable container shopper)... Also gave up drinking buckets of coffee for many years and can now enjoy a random cup! Gong-fu whole leaf tea is my new jam! Gotta have my books, sheet music, guitars/keyboard and CDs! "Hoarding" is sentimental items and items I have not found a responsible way to dispose of (recycle everything - only dispose of naturally biodegradable incidental debris).

El mono que no imita se convierte en ser humano.

Great line from an Omnia song - Once were warriors, now we're sheep! Some of us are still warriors, you are Alicia xx

And your hair cut is very nice !

I find it creative. Smart. Environementally aware. Plant base food is healthy. But it is unhealthy to need to critic on a pessimistic path. As of you are obtimistic. And did ''haters'' ever heard of minding their own reality. It isn't  extreme. It is. Or it isn't.   Live and let live?

The phrase "addicted to restriction" typically refers to a psychological or behavioural pattern where a person becomes emotionally or mentally dependent on limiting themselves, often in unhealthy ways. This can apply in various contexts, but it most commonly relates to:

1. Eating Disorders

In cases like anorexia nervosa or orthorexia, people may become "addicted" to restricting food intake.

They might feel a sense of control, accomplishment, or safety by saying “no” to food or calories, and over time, that restriction becomes compulsive or addictive.

Even when the body is suffering, the person feels emotionally rewarded by continuing the restriction.

2. Self-Control as Identity

Some individuals tie their self-worth or identity to their ability to control or deny themselves things—whether it's food, pleasure, money, rest, or emotions.

They might feel guilty or anxious when they allow themselves freedom, and this keeps them in a cycle of over-restriction.

3. Perfectionism or Asceticism

Philosophically or psychologically, this can relate to asceticism—the idea that denying oneself pleasure is virtuous.

Some people are drawn to strict routines, minimalism, or hardship not just as a lifestyle, but almost as a coping mechanism or belief system.

I'm such a work in progress. Lol but I've been awakening the last year and now I'm starting to listen to my soul, last night I had a distinct dream of two fathers and there was one that makes excuses and he owed me money and he gave me the money and I was real happy and then I woke up, it was about 2:00 a.m. and I realized through my soul that father that made excuses was me. So I'm throwing away stuff I don't know that I necessarily want to be a minimalist but every time I get rid of something I feel a little better, so who knows. I'm sure loving this journey of living and loving and letting go of fears. The funniest thing is I'm a prepper or was and I'm not opposed to putting up a little food and even natural medicine because I like healing but living in fear of things breaking or going without is just not how I want to be anymore, it is not in line with what I'm coming to understand. Oh and by the way I still love my coffee but I limit it to one or two cups a day. I'm doing my 24-hour fast right now and I'm trying to put off my black coffee until later and I can't wait till the fast is over when I can have sugar and cream in my coffee.

Such a intelligent and beautiful woman~

I once had a coworker who said I was depriving myself by not loading up on consumerism. He was leasing two cars, a sports car and a nice SUV. Wanted to take me for a spin in one of his cars. I drove an old Toyota.

Then bam, he was laid off. I tried to contact him to see how he was doing. Maybe he would still let me check out his sports car. However, never heard back. Presumably the cars are gone.

I still love caffeine, coffee brewed at home.

..watched(heard) accidentally (showed up on main board) one of your movies 🏵and thought i must write something about "minimalism", than came on main page (yt) 😲🙊..word MINIMALISM, MINIMALISM, MINIMALISM EVERYWHERE lol 🤪