Apr 13, 2016
Dr. David Tolin offers these tips to those who may be feeling overwhelmed by the task of cleaning their homes.
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Dr. David Tolin offers these tips to those who may be feeling overwhelmed by the task of cleaning their homes.
It’s been awhile since I covered the topic of compulsive hoarding, because the last time I did I posted photos of my nut collection and book pile, and the next thing I know I was contacted by Discovery Disney to be fixed on some hoarding special...
Compulsive Hoarding and Tips to Help
Hoarding occurs when individuals compulsively keep items and constantly buy or acquire new objects; these behaviors can cause social, economic, and health-related issues. People who suffer from hoarding disorders are sometimes aware they...
Hoarding occurs when individuals compulsively keep items and constantly buy or acquire new objects; these behaviors can cause social, economic, and health-related issues. People who suffer from hoarding disorders are sometimes aware they have a problem, but need to reach a point of wanting help in order to reclaim control of their lives. With this in mind, it is not possible to force someone who hoards to seek help or let go of items in her collection. If you know someone who has hoarding anxiety and has now admitted there is a problem, then you can support and educate her, assist in her recovery, and help to clear out some of the clutter.
WebMD takes a look at hoarding -- why some people are prone to keeping everything and how to treat the problem.
Hoarding’s effects can extend beyond an overstuffed home. It can put people’s health at risk. It can damage families. It can affect surrounding neighborhoods. And treating it requires more than a big box of trash bags.