Hoarding Vs Clutter: When do you Need Help?

If your space is accumulating more and more clutter, it may be easy for your mind to assume the worst. Modern TV has extrapolated the idea of hoarding by putting it widely on display for the general public. However, hoarding is much more than simply having too many possessions. It is a serious mental illness that affects millions of Americans every year. It may be hard to recognize as such, since it is a mental health issue that has physical results.

If you think that you or a loved one may be suffering from a hoarding condition, but are unsure of what to look for, read below for a few key signs. While it may be detrimental to your life in the short term, it is a disease that is completely fixable and coachable through professional services.

How Much are You Collecting?

Hoarders collect huge amounts of objects, often of very small significance. For example, someone with a hoarding problem may collect newspaper clippings, condiments, or several of the same common household items. Additionally, those that hoard have an extremely hard time getting rid of said things, as they often grow an emotional attachment to everything they own.

The next time you accumulate an abundance of objects, ask yourself how you feel owning them. Are you comfortable with the idea of throwing any given object in the trash tomorrow, or does it give you anxiety to think about that?

Analyze Your Attachment to Clutter

If you find that you experience extreme anxiety at the thought of getting rid of your objects, that may be an indicator of a larger problem. Hoarders often find themselves very emotionally attached to their things. They also find it extremely difficult for others to be around their objects and often grow suspicious when outsiders interact with them. If you find yourself valuing your possessions over your friends and family, it may be time to consider looking into therapy.

Call For Help 

Hoarding is nothing to feel ashamed of. It can affect anyone at any age for a number of reasons. It’s important to seek help if you feel as though your habits are getting out of control, or affecting your social life. Cleaning up in a hoarders home can be difficult and emotional, and is something that should be handled by professionals. Services such as 911hazmatcleanup handle each hoarding cleanup professionally, empathically, and seamlessly. They’ll help you take care of the clutter cleanup, while you can focus solely on seeking professional help and taking your life back.

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