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Hoarding in the Animal World Several species of animals, including insects, crabs, birds, and mammals, are hoarders. Most animal behavior is motivated by attempts to survive. Animals collect things to camouflage themselves or their dens, gather specific objects to attract mates, or store food for themselves and their young. Whether preparing for seasonal or unexpected...
Have you ever noticed that you or someone close to you has an unusual attachment to holding onto things that seemingly have no value? If you have noticed something like that, you might be dealing with someone who has a mild hoarding. You’ll want to be cautious about citing hoarding disorder simply because someone saves...
You’ll Amaze Yourself How Fast You See a Difference You can’t fail, and here’s why. Success means doing something every day and every effort counts! Nobody ever finishes — the goal is to meet your immediate needs. Think of cleaning like shopping. You know how to shop, don’t you? Sometimes you shop a little, sometimes...
As mental and emotional disorders go, hoarding disorder is the one disorder that many psychologists and therapists find to be the most perplexing. The simple truth is not a lot of research information exists regarding hoarding and the causes of this troubling disorder. Even the information that does exist tends to be inconclusive. The following...
Are There Differences Between Hoarding Disorder and Hoarding OCD?
Have you ever entered someone’s home and noticed that they seem to have a lot of stuff lying around, particularly stuff that you might consider to be worthless trash? If you have had this experience, there is a good chance you have encountered a hoarder. What is a hoarder? A hoarder is a person who...
Christmas is something many of us look forward to, where families come together to enjoy age-old traditions, eat too much good food, and see our children’s faces light up with the magic of the season. But often, the thought of hosting for multiple people, and having an influx of new items to find homes for...
Are you feeling overwhelmed before you even start house cleaning? The good news is that you shouldn’t underestimate your abilities. Here are tips from the pros, so you’ve got this! Your Pre-Checklist Checklist Preparing for Deep Cleaning: Getting Organized Preparing Yourself Athletes perform better when rested and comfortably dressed. Wear supportive shoes and loose old...
Have you ever encountered someone who seems to be obsessed with saving worthless things when doing so makes no sense? We are not referring to people who fancy themselves to be collectors. We are referring to people who seemingly have no viable reason to be saving the things they are saving. If you have encountered...
The Comprehensive Spring Cleaning Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide
During fall and winter, you and your family spend a lot more time in the home. It’s during this time that rooms get cluttered and things tend to get dirtier. Before heading outdoors for spring and summer, you should strongly consider putting your home through a thorough “spring cleaning.” If the thought of a springtime...
Americans are very fond of making sure they have the latest and greatest electronic devices. That includes bigger and better TVs that come to market with new fun and exciting features. The problem everyone faces when they are ready for a new TV is trying to figure out how to get rid of an old...
