[NavyVet]

I absolutely believe stores should be limiting quantities so one person can't fill up an entire grocery cart of one item. I have no tolerance for people who try to resell items or return them to the store. Good for the stores who aren't allowing returns!
That said, true hoarding IS a mental illness. Along with OCD, it falls into the anxiety disorder spectrum. I should know; I have a relative who is a hoarder and has OCD traits. That type of hoarding goes beyond stocking up on goods for a month at a time.
I think of people who (myself included) keep a stock of non-perishables at all times as "Preppers" - prepared for any disaster. I have lived in both blizzard country AND South Florida. We inventory what we call our 'hurricane pantry' every year to replace what has been used. At Sam's Club, everything is sold by the case. Makes it easier to shop once a month or so. And yes I have an anxiety disorder as well, so worrying about running out of things makes me nervous. And I don't wait til the last minute to shop, like right before a storm warning or whatever, or wait until I'm out of something to run to the store for just a few things. I always follow a complete list. Finding perishables has been difficult at best, as we're trying to avoid going out often. I have health issues and am scared of getting this virus. I hate shopping. I haven't found Lysol spray, Clorox wipes or hand sanitizer since this whole mess started and I am running low on gloves. Every order I place at Amazon gets cancelled. A lot of people are panicked, so a little more understanding and a little LESS judgment would be freakin' appreciated. Don't lump us in with the jerks who buy out the stores to try and make a profit at others' expense. There is a difference Thank you very much.