Compulsive hoarding, stripped down to the basics, is an unstoppable urge to collect and hang on to possessions. However, this hoarding does occur in isolation. To understand it fully we need to view hoarding in the context of society and culture. We share our own … [Read more...]
Are There Cures for Compulsive Hoarding?
Today we mull over the endless question, are there cures for compulsive hoarding? The short answer is that while there is no quick cure, real improvements and recovery do happen. Many hoarders learn to manage their behaviour, and maintain safer, calmer homes. This … [Read more...]
Compulsive Hoarding v Compulsive Shopping
Compulsive hoarding versus compulsive shopping is more than a simple ‘which comes first’ type of question. Both behaviours are human impulses. This means their relationships are far more complex than we might imagine. Perhaps we should begin with a pair of … [Read more...]
Secrets About Hoarding You May Not Know
We share secrets about hoarding you may not know yet. Your search is a deep one, for it touches on psychology and neuroscience in ways few people understand. So please relax while we share six unusual and really interesting insights about hoarding, which go beyond … [Read more...]
Concise History of Compulsive Hoarding
A concise history of compulsive hoarding confirms how natural it is to accumulate reserves for a rainy day. Many creatures including squirrels and moles do so too, so why not humans? There is ample evidence of the rich and famous acquiring conspicuous wealth down the … [Read more...]
The Psychology of Hoarding Syndrome
It is a perfectly natural thing to become attached to possessions, on account of their practical, aesthetic, or financial value. People with hoarding syndrome become overwhelmed by their behaviour. But there is more to hoarding than simply gathering too many things. … [Read more...]
Five Degrees of Hoarding to Watch For
Did you click on this link, because a friend said that you are a hoarder? Maybe you are that friend searching for more information. Whatever the case may be, you might like to know more about the five degrees of hoarding to watch for. Because hoarding is a condition … [Read more...]
Does My Parent Have Hoarding Disorder?
If you came here wondering do my parent have a hoarding disorder, the answer is not as straightforward as you may expect. We all accumulate possessions as we find our way through life. These tend to increase in number as the years roll by. Hoarders, by contrast … [Read more...]
Study of the Lived Experiences of Hoarders
Researchers in Singapore investigated what motivates hoarders personally. Their study of the lived experiences of hoarders reveals the main attractions are aesthetic appeal, utility, and strong emotional attachment. We find this approach interesting, as it deviates from … [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...]
