The statistics related to hoarding disorder are quite surprising and disturbing. Experts estimate that 1 in 50 Americans have what could be classified as a severe problem with hoarding. Also, the hoarding definition indicates that hoarding is considered to be part of the obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) group of mental/psychological disorders. Hoarding disorder represents approximately...
Jennifer Hanzlick
So many things in our lives have been negatively impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. As one government after another locked downed citizens and demanded social distancing, they seemingly did so without considering the possibility of unintended consequences. It’s been more than two years since the beginning of the pandemic, and some of those unintended consequences...
Have you been putting off arranging a professional home cleaning service? Because you think it’s too expensive? Or not worth the hassle? Actually, it’s a lot more affordable than you think. What’s more, house cleaners have professional-grade cleaning supplies. Which means they’re prepared to take on even the toughest messes. So, let’s look at the...
The 411 On Mold: What It Is, Why It’s So Dangerous, and How To Eliminate It Is every little spot or discoloration you see in your home a nasty case of mold? It might or might not be. The only way to know for sure is to learn the definition of “mold.” It’s also helpful...
Some psychological disorders are very difficult for the average individual to understand. If someone isn’t being victimized by one of these disorders, it’s hard for them to understand how certain disorders lead to certain behaviors like hoarding. The act of hoarding is sometimes troubling to witness. It begs a couple of questions, why would anyone...
Recognizing how distressing it must be to see a loved one or even yourself dealing with a hoarding disorder, we thought it might serve as a source of relief if you had some understanding about what causes hoarding. In that spirit, the following information will address some of the personal conditions that can serve as causes of hoarding.
Have you ever wondered why some people collect all kinds of worthless junk? Junk is defined as goods with no real value, even sentimental value. So, someone who has what doctors call “hoarding disorder” doesn’t collect things like stamps, coins, jewelry, or other items that have value. Anyone who suffers from the disorder tends to...
Do you know someone who hoards items or animals? Perhaps you have a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or family member who finds it impossible to throw things away. In its most basic form, the problem called “hoarding disorder” refers to the inability to get rid of objects, or in some cases animals, that are no longer...
It’s a rather helpless feeling for someone who has this compulsive need to hold onto things that may or may not have value. It happens to a lot of people for a lot of reasons but always with the same results. The lives of these folks start to feel a little out of sorts as...
Even the best carpeting was never intended to last forever. There will come a time when it simply starts to wear out or the colors start to fade. Sometimes, people just want to make a change and redecorate their homes. This is especially true at a time when hardwood floors are gaining in popularity. If...