If you want to know how to identify a hoarder, you need to look for the warning signs. Many of us might encounter hoarders without even realizing it. Think of that family member or friend whose home is nearly clogged with clutter; how do you describe them? How do you address the situation? The terms...
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OK so I have no real evidence to suggest this is true. I also admired and respected him as one of my favorite poets. But in his book Where the Sidewalk Ends he paints a picture of what I see on a regular basis! These poems bring back childhood memories for me, maybe they do...
Hoarding Clean Up – Hoarding Programs are More Than Entertainment
When it comes to hoarding clean up on television, are you viewing these programs for entertainment purposes only? Shame on you! Hoarding shows are very popular on television. This can have both positive and negative effects on the viewer. If people are watching these programs and taking notes about the psychological aspect and mental disorders...
There is nothing wrong with someone choosing to collect certain things. Almost everyone collects something they value and or that brings them a level of comfort and pleasure. Unfortunately, some people take their collecting to the extreme. At the extreme, collecting can very easily turn into a hoarding disorder, which often results in a messy...
Hoarding represents a fire hazard in most homes. Not only that, once a fire does start, it creates an obstacle for fire fighters who rush in to battle the blaze. In some homes, rooms have become disheveled storage spaces packed tight. Kitchens aren’t used for cooking, and no one can sleep in the bedrooms. Entryways...