Warning Signs your Prepping has Gone Too Far

Prepping is far more than a hobby to those that espouse it. It is a way of life, a commitment to a perceived inevitable future, in fact, and a lifestyle choice that has the earmarks of potentially overriding other legitimate life concerns and thereby becoming an obsession. There are ways to catch yourself and signs to watch for that can help you see if your prepping is in fact overreaching into other important areas of your life. For example, if prepping and concerns having to do with prepping have led to your being AWOL for an important life event, such as a loved one’s birthday, then you may have to reconsider the time you are giving over to prepping. If your desire to have supplies stocked away is leading you into debt, or causing you to become a hoarder, these too are signs of concern. Lastly, if your need to prep is causing you to neglect your spiritual side then you should be concerned.

Key Takeaways:

If your prepping leads you to miss out on milestone events, like anniversaries, you may need to reconsider the time you are alloting to it.
The need to prepare and stockpile for the purposes of an anticipated disaster may be constraining your life if it leads to hoarding or debt.
Prepping as a lifestyle choice should not be allowed to swallow up your spiritual side.

“I believe we should all be prepared for disaster, but there should be some moderation.”