Stationery Enthusiasts Anonymous
Stationery Enthusiasts Anonymous (SEA) is an international support group for individuals with an unstoppable passion for office and writing supplies. Founded in 1987 by Professor Penman, the organization provides a safe space for those struggling with excessive stationery purchases and Paper Hoarding Syndrome.
Mission and Activities
SEA follows a twelve-step program designed to help members manage their relationship with stationery products. The organization is particularly known for their Pencil Exchange Program, where members can safely trade rare writing implements in a controlled environment.
Support Programs
The organization offers several specialized support tracks:
- The Fountain Pen Recovery program for high-end pen addiction
- Washi Anonymous for decorative tape compulsions
- The Notebook Neutrality initiative for those who can't stop buying empty journals
- Post-It Moderation therapy sessions
Meeting Structure
Meetings are held in Paper-Free Zones to minimize triggering. Members identify themselves using Pencil Names, pseudonyms based on their preferred writing implements. The Eraser Meditation technique is commonly used to open and close sessions.
Notable Achievements
SEA has been instrumental in establishing the International Stationery Moderation Guidelines and founding the Bureau of Writing Implement Control. Their work with the League of Underwhelming Heroes helped establish safety protocols after Captain Placeholder's sticky note powers caused a global shortage in 2021.
Treatment Methods
The organization employs various therapeutic approaches:
- Digital Detoxification from online stationery shops
- Rubber Band Therapy for impulse control
- Gradual reduction of pen testing
- Emergency hotline for office supply store parking lots
Controversy
The group faced criticism in 2019 when several members were discovered operating an underground Rare Pencil Trading Ring. The scandal led to stricter regulations and the implementation of the Writing Implement Registration System.
See Also
References
- "Understanding Stationery Dependency"
- "Beyond the Paper Edge: A Guide to Recovery"
- "Pencils, Pens, and Paradigms: The SEA Story"