Question: “My daughter has been a hoarder for a long time, but we only recently discovered her hoarding behavior. I live far away and have had difficulty finding an appropriate therapist, group, or support services in her area. Being so far away, how do I help her find these services in her own town? We …
Question: My mom has always been a hoarder and it has progressively gotten worse. What can I do? Do I without her blessing clean her house for her? She says that she has no time. Where do I begin to help my mother? Answer: This is one of the most common questions we hear. It’s …
Question: My mother was a compulsive hoarder but sadly recently passed away. 4 other of my family members are also compulsive hoarders. I don’t hoard, but I have a diagnosed impulse control disorder. Are there any studies being done that will explore the correlation of Impulse Control Disorders to hoarding and treatment methods? Also I …
At first glance for many, the main struggle presented by compulsive hoarding is the clutter. Overflowing a person’s drawers, closets and storage spaces, limiting living space and making certain aspects of the home inaccessible and non-functioning, clutter is surely the main culprit. However, as many who face compulsive hoarding, as well as their loved ones …