Thursday, November 22, 2012
Organize: Greeting Cards
What do you do with holiday and birthday cards after you're finished displaying them? Here is an idea that may work for you. My grandma puts her cards into a photo album and they almost always fit perfectly. This is a great way to organize those cards that you don't want damaged or lost, plus you can flip through them whenever you want.
Tech Savvy: E-Mail
Most of you probably know how to work E-Mails, however, some people may need a refresher. Folders are good when you need to keep your inbox organized. One of the most important folders I have in my E-Mail account would be the one labeled 'Registration'. When I sign up for a new website, forum, or whatever, I put the log-in information into this folder when it is sent.
Another one is labeled 'Family' for when a family member sends me an E-Mail that I would like to keep.
Each E-Mail service uses a different way to set up folders, so I cannot really do a tutorial on the various ways to set up folders, but there should be a 'Help' area of the service you use in order to walk you through the process. They will also have a way to add certain E-Mails to different folders so you don't have to do it manually.
It is good to go through the E-Mail account at least every other day, or every three days, so you don't get overloaded with E-Mails.
Another one is labeled 'Family' for when a family member sends me an E-Mail that I would like to keep.
Each E-Mail service uses a different way to set up folders, so I cannot really do a tutorial on the various ways to set up folders, but there should be a 'Help' area of the service you use in order to walk you through the process. They will also have a way to add certain E-Mails to different folders so you don't have to do it manually.
It is good to go through the E-Mail account at least every other day, or every three days, so you don't get overloaded with E-Mails.
Tablet App: Notes
I believe the app "Notes" comes installed on the IPad. With this app, you can makes as many lists as you want. On my IPad, I use it for inventory for my large collection of DVDs and video games. I have a different 'sheet' for each category of movies and game consoles I have. This has helped keep me from buying duplicates. Don't waste your time like I have making sure the categories or whatever is in any particular order, because once you update the note, it goes to the top of the list. Unfortunately, as it is, there is no way to put them in any order whatsoever, but maybe in the future there will be an update that allows that feature.
Hoarder Help: Forced Clean-Up
Many hoarders go through this process, and unfortunately with city clean-ups, they are not given enough time to do everything that needs to be done. Add to that the fact that city officials who order the clean-up do not understand the facts of hoarding much of the time. Though there are council members who are learning about hoarding, I feel not enough of them are considerate of the hoarder.
If you find yourself in the middle of a forced clean-up, you need to get a good team to help you. If you have a psychologist already, enlist their help. If not, try to find one near you who specialize in hoarding and behavior therapy.
Although you may feel the council members who are forcing you to clean up are evil at the time of the order being issued, you will want to work with them nevertheless. Working with the council members will hopefully help them understand the issue of hoarders better.
Almost every clean-up will have a fire marshall who comes to check out the place. Work with them to see if you can get an extension of time to do what you need to do. Many are considerate enough to work with you and set goals. If you complete these goals, you may have days added onto the time limit.
The local sheriff may also become involved if there are numerous complaints from the neighbors. They will be another person to have on your team, because they can explain to you what needs to be done and why. They will also come by to check up on whether there is sufficient progress and hold you accountable if progress is not made.
Another good resource to have on hand is waste management. They will be there to help you throw items away and out of site. At the end of the day they will go and deal with the items that have been thrown out.
Friends and family members are probably the backbone of your team. The most important things to consider is whether you trust them with your items. The last thing you need is somebody who constantly throws things awy behind your back, because that will only slow down progress, if not make the project come to a standstill altogether.
A building inspecter may be on hand to make sure the structure of your house is solid, to make sure the plumbing and wiring is working properly, and to make recommendations if they're not.
If you are renting the place and are in danger of being evicted, have your property owner on hand and make goals with them as well to extend the time limit before you are evicted.
I hope these suggestions will help you if you are ever in this situation, because teamwork is what makes or breaks a forced clean-up.
If you find yourself in the middle of a forced clean-up, you need to get a good team to help you. If you have a psychologist already, enlist their help. If not, try to find one near you who specialize in hoarding and behavior therapy.
Although you may feel the council members who are forcing you to clean up are evil at the time of the order being issued, you will want to work with them nevertheless. Working with the council members will hopefully help them understand the issue of hoarders better.
Almost every clean-up will have a fire marshall who comes to check out the place. Work with them to see if you can get an extension of time to do what you need to do. Many are considerate enough to work with you and set goals. If you complete these goals, you may have days added onto the time limit.
The local sheriff may also become involved if there are numerous complaints from the neighbors. They will be another person to have on your team, because they can explain to you what needs to be done and why. They will also come by to check up on whether there is sufficient progress and hold you accountable if progress is not made.
Another good resource to have on hand is waste management. They will be there to help you throw items away and out of site. At the end of the day they will go and deal with the items that have been thrown out.
Friends and family members are probably the backbone of your team. The most important things to consider is whether you trust them with your items. The last thing you need is somebody who constantly throws things awy behind your back, because that will only slow down progress, if not make the project come to a standstill altogether.
A building inspecter may be on hand to make sure the structure of your house is solid, to make sure the plumbing and wiring is working properly, and to make recommendations if they're not.
If you are renting the place and are in danger of being evicted, have your property owner on hand and make goals with them as well to extend the time limit before you are evicted.
I hope these suggestions will help you if you are ever in this situation, because teamwork is what makes or breaks a forced clean-up.
Organizing: Where to Start?
I want to organize my home, but where do I start?
That is a question so many people ask themselves and others. My advice is to do what is obvious, though anyone who has a mess to look at will feel overwhelmed. This is totally normal, so don't feel bad about it. Start with the smallest room in the house. As you're organizing that space, go ahead and deep clean the area. Have you wanted to redecorate the room? Now is the time to do it. What about repurposing a piece of furniture for the room? Again, now is the time to do it. Once you get the room complete, you will feel much better and get a second wind to be able to continue with the rest of your house.
That is a question so many people ask themselves and others. My advice is to do what is obvious, though anyone who has a mess to look at will feel overwhelmed. This is totally normal, so don't feel bad about it. Start with the smallest room in the house. As you're organizing that space, go ahead and deep clean the area. Have you wanted to redecorate the room? Now is the time to do it. What about repurposing a piece of furniture for the room? Again, now is the time to do it. Once you get the room complete, you will feel much better and get a second wind to be able to continue with the rest of your house.
Organizing: Binders
Many people use binders for their organizing needs. I use them myself, coupled with page protectors. This post is about warranties and user manuals.
Many people that I know keep their user manuals and warranties in a drawer near where the item is kept. Usually manuals/warranties for kitchen appliances are kept in a drawer in the kitchen, while the manuals/warranties for electronic equipment are kept in a drawer in an entertainment unit. Other people keep them all together either stacked or in a jumbled mess. Either way, keeping them together that way will only make it more difficult to find what you need.
There is nothing wrong with doing it that way, however, binders take up much less room and can be stood up. Coupled with page protectors, each manual or warranty can be quickly flipped through so you can find it easily. Each room can have its own binder, depending on whether there are items in the room that have user manuals or warranties kept there. Some people also dedicate a space on an office shelf to keep all the binders from each room together, though that may be ineffecient for you, so do what works best for you.
Many people that I know keep their user manuals and warranties in a drawer near where the item is kept. Usually manuals/warranties for kitchen appliances are kept in a drawer in the kitchen, while the manuals/warranties for electronic equipment are kept in a drawer in an entertainment unit. Other people keep them all together either stacked or in a jumbled mess. Either way, keeping them together that way will only make it more difficult to find what you need.
There is nothing wrong with doing it that way, however, binders take up much less room and can be stood up. Coupled with page protectors, each manual or warranty can be quickly flipped through so you can find it easily. Each room can have its own binder, depending on whether there are items in the room that have user manuals or warranties kept there. Some people also dedicate a space on an office shelf to keep all the binders from each room together, though that may be ineffecient for you, so do what works best for you.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
House Branches
Here is an idea from the Get Organized Now forums. I hadn't heard about this before reading it on the forums on that site.
Think of your house a tree, and each room is a branch of that tree. Choose a different room each week to clean and declutter. Focus only on that one room for the whole week, and spend a little time each day to clean and declutter as much of it as you can. You can even choose to do a few minutes during commercials if you are watching TV. Or, set a time for 15 minutes at a time multiple times a day. I would recommend doing one drawer and one shelf at a time to keep your stress level down.
Taking a before and after photo will also help give you confidence that you can use to get your whole house clean in no time.
After your week is over, take the weekend off to do whatever you want, or you may choose to continue your project. With a new week comes a new room. Leave the previous room alone unless you finish the current room.
Think of your house a tree, and each room is a branch of that tree. Choose a different room each week to clean and declutter. Focus only on that one room for the whole week, and spend a little time each day to clean and declutter as much of it as you can. You can even choose to do a few minutes during commercials if you are watching TV. Or, set a time for 15 minutes at a time multiple times a day. I would recommend doing one drawer and one shelf at a time to keep your stress level down.
Taking a before and after photo will also help give you confidence that you can use to get your whole house clean in no time.
After your week is over, take the weekend off to do whatever you want, or you may choose to continue your project. With a new week comes a new room. Leave the previous room alone unless you finish the current room.
Cleanup Piles
Everybody should know by now about different piles to create as you're decluttering and organizing. Here are the ones most used, in case anybody need a refresher:
1. THROW AWAY- This pile is for obvious trash that cannot be recycled.
2. RECYCLE- This pile is for the items that can be recycled. It may be a good idea to have a trash can for each type. Plastic, paper, metals and organic matter that may be able to be composted. Composted materials can be used for gardening.
3. DONATE- These are the items that can be donated to charity shops and local services.
4. SELL- These are the items that you would like to sell for a profit.
5. GIVE BACK- If there are any items found that belong to other people who are not living in your house, this is the pie to put them in. It may be best to give the people a call and ask them to get their items back from you. This is also the pile of items you would like to give to other people. Do you have a blanket you had wanted to give to a grandchild? This is the pile to put it in.
6. KEEP BINS- This is where you would put items that belong in certain rooms. Keep several bins in each room, so it would be easier to put items away after you finish cleaning out the room. If there are items in, for example the bedroom, that belong in the kitchen, put those items in a seperate box so they could be carried to the kitchen.
1. THROW AWAY- This pile is for obvious trash that cannot be recycled.
2. RECYCLE- This pile is for the items that can be recycled. It may be a good idea to have a trash can for each type. Plastic, paper, metals and organic matter that may be able to be composted. Composted materials can be used for gardening.
3. DONATE- These are the items that can be donated to charity shops and local services.
4. SELL- These are the items that you would like to sell for a profit.
5. GIVE BACK- If there are any items found that belong to other people who are not living in your house, this is the pie to put them in. It may be best to give the people a call and ask them to get their items back from you. This is also the pile of items you would like to give to other people. Do you have a blanket you had wanted to give to a grandchild? This is the pile to put it in.
6. KEEP BINS- This is where you would put items that belong in certain rooms. Keep several bins in each room, so it would be easier to put items away after you finish cleaning out the room. If there are items in, for example the bedroom, that belong in the kitchen, put those items in a seperate box so they could be carried to the kitchen.
Children's Artwork
Here is a good way to keep up with your kid's or grandkid's artwork. Get a portable file box that uses hanging folders. Label each folder with the grade your child is in, and the year. The good thing about these, are that you can add onto the collection, keep these treasures damage-free and the file boxes can be stackable. It is a good idea to have a file box for each child, because each box can hold many years worth of artwork.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
House Blueprint
Here is a helpful assignment for a hoarder who wants to get their house back in order. Imagine the layout of your house and draw it on a piece of paper. Next, write down the purpose of each room that is obvious (laundry room, kitchen, bathrooms). Next, write down what types of rooms you would like to see in your house (such as hobby room, your own personal library, ect.) and see if any of the other rooms could serve a duel purpose. This works with each individual room as well. Make a diagram of the room and draw pieces of furniture that you would like to use in each room and try to define each space in the room. For example, beside my window is my media space where my TV, game consoles and DVD/VCR players are. Try this and see how helpful it is for you.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
DVD Collections
If you're like me and you have a LOT of DVDs, I have a solution that I can personally recommend. I used a 5 drawer dresser that I used to store them all. I categorized them by theme, and placed them on their sides so I could read the titles when I opened each drawer. I was able to fit three columns side by side and each column has about 20 DVDs in it. If you get similar dressers, you can situate them on each side of the TV and create a type of media center. Video games can be used this way as well. If you have small cartridges from older systems, you can use a drawer divider or a bin with a lid (to keep dust out) to store them easier.
Below is a picture of what I'm talking about.
Below is a picture of what I'm talking about.
Level Five Hoarding
Here are the level five signs of hoarding.
1. There is obvious structural damage, such as broken walls, collapsing ceilings and holes in the floor.
2. City services such as water and electricity are cut off.
3. No working sewer or septic system.
4. Standing water is found in the house.
5. Fire hazards and hazardous materials exceed local ordinances.
6. Pets are dangerous to occupants and to guests.
7. Rodent infestation, mosquito or other insect infestation, and regional critters, such as squirrels, raccoons and foxes inside the house.
8. Kitchen and bathrooms are unusable due to clutter.
9. Occupant/s are living or sleeping outside.
10. Human feces, rotting food and more than fifteen aged canned goods with buckled surfaces are inside the house.
Taken from the article http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/levels-of-hoarding-some-guidelines-for-recognizing-the-problem-275658/
Information taken from http://www.challengingdisorganization.org/
1. There is obvious structural damage, such as broken walls, collapsing ceilings and holes in the floor.
2. City services such as water and electricity are cut off.
3. No working sewer or septic system.
4. Standing water is found in the house.
5. Fire hazards and hazardous materials exceed local ordinances.
6. Pets are dangerous to occupants and to guests.
7. Rodent infestation, mosquito or other insect infestation, and regional critters, such as squirrels, raccoons and foxes inside the house.
8. Kitchen and bathrooms are unusable due to clutter.
9. Occupant/s are living or sleeping outside.
10. Human feces, rotting food and more than fifteen aged canned goods with buckled surfaces are inside the house.
Taken from the article http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/levels-of-hoarding-some-guidelines-for-recognizing-the-problem-275658/
Information taken from http://www.challengingdisorganization.org/
Level Four Hoarding
Here are the level four signs of hoarding.
1. Structural damage older than six months. Mold and mildew throughout the house.
2. Using appliances in a different way than what they were intended for.
3. Damage to two or more sections of wall board. Inadequate weather protection.
4. Hazardous electrical wiring.
5. Odor or evidence of sewer backup.
6. Pets exceed the local limits of what is allowed, by four. Three or more instances of animal waste, pet dander on all of the furniture, pet damage in the house.
7. Large amounts of spiders and spider webs. Bats and raccoons in the attic. Flea infestation.
8. Rooms are unusable.
9. Flammable, packed materials are in living areas or in the garage. Hazardous materials found in living areas.
10. One to fifteen can goods bulging from age.
11. No clean dishes or utensils in the kitchen. No clean food prep surfaces.
12. No bed covers, and lice on bedding.
1. Structural damage older than six months. Mold and mildew throughout the house.
2. Using appliances in a different way than what they were intended for.
3. Damage to two or more sections of wall board. Inadequate weather protection.
4. Hazardous electrical wiring.
5. Odor or evidence of sewer backup.
6. Pets exceed the local limits of what is allowed, by four. Three or more instances of animal waste, pet dander on all of the furniture, pet damage in the house.
7. Large amounts of spiders and spider webs. Bats and raccoons in the attic. Flea infestation.
8. Rooms are unusable.
9. Flammable, packed materials are in living areas or in the garage. Hazardous materials found in living areas.
10. One to fifteen can goods bulging from age.
11. No clean dishes or utensils in the kitchen. No clean food prep surfaces.
12. No bed covers, and lice on bedding.
Level Three Hoarding
Here are the level three hoarding signs to look out for.
1. Visible clutter outdoors, including items that are normally stored indoors, such as televisions and sofas.
2. Two or more appliances are broken.
3. Inappropriate or excessive use of electrical cords and light structural damage in one portion of the house has occurred in the past six months.
4. Local limits on pets is exceeded, excluding well-cared-for new litters of kittens and puppies.
5. Stagnant fish tanks, neglected reptile aquarium and/or bird droppings are not cleaned.
6. Audible rodent evidence, light flea infestation and a medium amount of spider webs throughout the house.
7. Clutter has narrowed the pathways of stairs and other areas of the house.
8. One bedroom or bathroom is not fully usable and there is a small amount of hazardous substances and spills, such as human or pet waste.
9. Excessive dust, dirty bed linens and no recent vacuuming or sweeping.
10. Heavily soiled food preparation areas and full or odorous garbage cans.
11. Dirty laundry exceeds three full hampers per bedroom.
12. Strong unpleasant odors throughout the house.
1. Visible clutter outdoors, including items that are normally stored indoors, such as televisions and sofas.
2. Two or more appliances are broken.
3. Inappropriate or excessive use of electrical cords and light structural damage in one portion of the house has occurred in the past six months.
4. Local limits on pets is exceeded, excluding well-cared-for new litters of kittens and puppies.
5. Stagnant fish tanks, neglected reptile aquarium and/or bird droppings are not cleaned.
6. Audible rodent evidence, light flea infestation and a medium amount of spider webs throughout the house.
7. Clutter has narrowed the pathways of stairs and other areas of the house.
8. One bedroom or bathroom is not fully usable and there is a small amount of hazardous substances and spills, such as human or pet waste.
9. Excessive dust, dirty bed linens and no recent vacuuming or sweeping.
10. Heavily soiled food preparation areas and full or odorous garbage cans.
11. Dirty laundry exceeds three full hampers per bedroom.
12. Strong unpleasant odors throughout the house.
Level Two Hoarding
Here are the level two signs of hoarding to look out for.
1. One of your exits are blocked and has not been accessible for at least six months.
2. One major appliance or heating/cooling/ventilation device has not worked for at least six months.
3. There are waste puddles, light pet dander, some pet odor and three or more incidents of feces in the litter boxes.
4. There are limited care of fish, birds or reptiles.
5. Medium evidence of common household rodents/insects.
6. Clutter inhabits two or more rooms.
7. Functions of a room are unclear.
8. Slightly narrowing pathways are found throughout the home.
9. Limited evidence of housekeeping. Light unpleasant odors. Overflowing garbage cans.
10. Light to medium mildew in kitchens and bathrooms.
11. Moderately soiled food preparation surfaces.
1. One of your exits are blocked and has not been accessible for at least six months.
2. One major appliance or heating/cooling/ventilation device has not worked for at least six months.
3. There are waste puddles, light pet dander, some pet odor and three or more incidents of feces in the litter boxes.
4. There are limited care of fish, birds or reptiles.
5. Medium evidence of common household rodents/insects.
6. Clutter inhabits two or more rooms.
7. Functions of a room are unclear.
8. Slightly narrowing pathways are found throughout the home.
9. Limited evidence of housekeeping. Light unpleasant odors. Overflowing garbage cans.
10. Light to medium mildew in kitchens and bathrooms.
11. Moderately soiled food preparation surfaces.
Level One Hoarding
Here is the first level of hoarding and what to look out for.
1. All of the doors and stairways of the home are accessible, and clutter is not excessive. The home has normal, healthy housekeeping and healthy sanitation.
2. The household has normal pet activity with light evidence of rodents or pests. Healthy sanitation is practiced and there are no odors.
1. All of the doors and stairways of the home are accessible, and clutter is not excessive. The home has normal, healthy housekeeping and healthy sanitation.
2. The household has normal pet activity with light evidence of rodents or pests. Healthy sanitation is practiced and there are no odors.
Two Steps to Cleaning for ADD
I have ADD (Attention Deficient Disorder), so whenever I have to clean up a space and it's badly cluttered, I have a difficult time getting my mind around what to do first. Having really simple steps helps me with a lot of things, so, here is my solution taken in two steps:
1. I use a handheld whiteboard (you can also use a small notebook to write in) and walk into the room as if I'm walking into it for the first time. I then proceed to write down the things that I see needs done.
2. I go down the list in order, putting away and cleaning as the need dictates.
This process has been very helpful to myself, so hopefully somebody else with the same problem as I do can use this in their own daily life.
1. I use a handheld whiteboard (you can also use a small notebook to write in) and walk into the room as if I'm walking into it for the first time. I then proceed to write down the things that I see needs done.
2. I go down the list in order, putting away and cleaning as the need dictates.
This process has been very helpful to myself, so hopefully somebody else with the same problem as I do can use this in their own daily life.
Hoarders on TV
According to the TV listings, Hoarders is on Lifetime from 3 PM- 9 PM tomorrow (Friday 09, 2012), and again at 11 PM on the Lifetime Network. Hoarders in also on A&E Network on Mondays, but it may differ from place to place, so go to www.aetv.com for a listing of when it is on. They also have videos of the series on their website and other helpful information available.
As the title suggests, Hoarders is a show about hoarding. It is an hour long and through the series, you can see how a hoarder lives their day to day life, the cleanup process, and the full range of emotions the hoarder goes through during the whole ordeal. I highly recommend this show, as it is very informative. For others who would like to help with the cleanup process of a hoarder in your life, or to help complete strangers as a professional, this show will help you see what you could expect while doing a cleanup.
Another show to look out for is Hoarding: Buried Alive on the TLC Network. I could not find a schedule for this series for the upcoming week, however, you can view videos and helpful information here: http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/hoarding-buried-alive. So, if these are shows you may be interested in, check them out.
As the title suggests, Hoarders is a show about hoarding. It is an hour long and through the series, you can see how a hoarder lives their day to day life, the cleanup process, and the full range of emotions the hoarder goes through during the whole ordeal. I highly recommend this show, as it is very informative. For others who would like to help with the cleanup process of a hoarder in your life, or to help complete strangers as a professional, this show will help you see what you could expect while doing a cleanup.
Another show to look out for is Hoarding: Buried Alive on the TLC Network. I could not find a schedule for this series for the upcoming week, however, you can view videos and helpful information here: http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/hoarding-buried-alive. So, if these are shows you may be interested in, check them out.
Welcome to my Blog!
Welcome to my new blog! In this blog there will be tons of useful
information for not only hoarders, but for people who need just a little
help getting organized as well. I do have hoarding tendencies, so I
understand how much hoarders need help, whether they know it or not. I'm
far from an expert on the subject, however, so if you are a hoarder who
needs help, please seek out a professional in your area who is
qualified to help you. Many hoarders need a psychiatrist on hand to
understand how they got to the state they're in, even if it is to only
try to learn new behaviors to counteract the behaviors in hoarding. I'll
will talk more about this in later posts. For now, here is some of the
things I will talk about in this blog:
1. Hoarding Books- Excellent resources for anybody who needs help clearing out and getting the help they may need.
2. Organization- Tips on organizing not only rooms in the house, but collections as well.
3. Natural Cleaners- Recipes for natural cleaners that not only help the environment, but your overall health as well.
4. Useful Products- I will suggest organizing products from time to time, and alternatives to get the same look for less.
5. Tips for Forced Cleanup- Some of the level 3-5 hoarders have forced cleanups mandated by their city council. I will talk about the steps you can take to work with the city management and how to contact services needed to help out with the cleanup.
6. Tablet Information- Many people have tablets these days, so I will give advice on not only how to organizing them, but also what applications are useful to many people.
7. Stages of Hoarding- There are many stages of hoarding, so I will give each one its own post.
8. Reasons for Hoarding- There are many reasons involved when it comes to hoarding. I will talk about each one and the signs to look for if you are dealing with on. Not all of the signs are for one type alone, but for some, there are common things among several people.
9. Life Organization- This is to help those who do not know how to organize and take charge of their lives. I hope this topic will help at least a few people out.
Again, I am not a qualified psychiatrist, or a professional organizer, however, I hope anybody who needs help will seek it out whether through family, friends or professionals. Hopefully at least one of each, because hoarders need a team of people to not only keep them on track, but also to turn to and trust when they need help with any issues.
1. Hoarding Books- Excellent resources for anybody who needs help clearing out and getting the help they may need.
2. Organization- Tips on organizing not only rooms in the house, but collections as well.
3. Natural Cleaners- Recipes for natural cleaners that not only help the environment, but your overall health as well.
4. Useful Products- I will suggest organizing products from time to time, and alternatives to get the same look for less.
5. Tips for Forced Cleanup- Some of the level 3-5 hoarders have forced cleanups mandated by their city council. I will talk about the steps you can take to work with the city management and how to contact services needed to help out with the cleanup.
6. Tablet Information- Many people have tablets these days, so I will give advice on not only how to organizing them, but also what applications are useful to many people.
7. Stages of Hoarding- There are many stages of hoarding, so I will give each one its own post.
8. Reasons for Hoarding- There are many reasons involved when it comes to hoarding. I will talk about each one and the signs to look for if you are dealing with on. Not all of the signs are for one type alone, but for some, there are common things among several people.
9. Life Organization- This is to help those who do not know how to organize and take charge of their lives. I hope this topic will help at least a few people out.
Again, I am not a qualified psychiatrist, or a professional organizer, however, I hope anybody who needs help will seek it out whether through family, friends or professionals. Hopefully at least one of each, because hoarders need a team of people to not only keep them on track, but also to turn to and trust when they need help with any issues.
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