Hi Ellen,
I have had the exact same problem!
What I would do is get rid of 12 items a year. i.e. 12 DVDs, 12 Books, 12 miscellaneous.
I then would limit myself regarding watching old things and starting to watch new things. So for myself I’ll start no more than eight shows a year. And only buy ten related items concerning the shows. Five for my birthday and five for Christmas.
It all sounds so nonsensical writing/confessing this. But that is how I would hold on AND let go. It’s a delicate balance!
Don’t beat yourself up either.
Best,
Inky