Treating hoarding disorder is a challenge that has the best doctors scratching their heads. Part of the problem they face is many of their patients simply do not see their behaviour as a problem. Many hoarders also seem unaware how they are affecting their families, … [Read more...]
Impact of Hoarding on Minor Children
The impact of hoarding on minor children can be long lasting. Yet surprisingly, we don’t find much about it on popular media. We decided to investigate this topic as our theme for this week, and were fortunate to find some solid research. The work in question, by … [Read more...]
The Main Causes of Hoarding In Homes
The main causes of hoarding in homes include difficult life experiences, and painful feelings that are hard to put into words. Other common reasons include an inherited family history, and things that happened in childhood. There are several other lesser reasons why … [Read more...]
Clearing Hoarded Houses With Respect
Clearing hoarded houses with respect, means we should empower the resident to make their own decisions wherever possible. Furthermore, we believe we should only intrude into hoarders’ homes to the extent necessary, to ensure their health, safety, and general … [Read more...]
Support for Someone with Hoarding Disorder
Having a loved one who is also a hoarder, adds another layer to the relationship. Helping them clear their home of clutter can be downright stressful, if we try to influence their beliefs. Providing support for someone with hoarding disorder is therefore not something … [Read more...]
The Plain Truth About Hoarding Disorder
The plain truth about hoarding disorder, is it is not something we choose. Life thrusts it upon us for a variety of reasons. Once we get the disorder, it is with us for life. The best we can do is find a way to live with it. There is a bit of a hoarder in every one … [Read more...]
Hallmarks of Hoarding You Ought to Know
There are many misconceptions about hoarding on social media that you can safely ignore. But if you have a loved one caught up in hoarding syndrome, then there are a few principles you need to grasp. The hallmarks of hoarding to come to terms with include it being a … [Read more...]
Why Does a Hoarder Collect Clutter?
We attended to a hoarded home the other day, of a chap who moved on to a care home. As usual, we searched for, and removed any personal documents and valuables before we started clearing. After we had emptied the home, the hoarder’s friend asked us, why does a hoarder … [Read more...]
Rescripting Images and Memories Helps Hoarders
Much clinical effort has gone into reshaping hoarding behaviour, without a clear pattern of success. Current thinking centers on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy. Researchers at University of New South Wales, report some success with rescripting images … [Read more...]
Clearing a Tenant Hoarder House
Choosing a tenant can be fraught with uncertainties, because unsatisfactory lessees may conceal the truth. We hope they will pay regularly, care for the property, and return it in good condition when the lease ends. Clearing a tenant hoarder house can be a frustrating … [Read more...]
