How to deal with compulsive hoarders

Compulsive hoarders have the habit of keeping different types of objects and have great difficulty discarding them. Therefore, the environment in which these people live tends to be chaotic, with all kinds of clutter, making it difficult to move around and carry out basic tasks such as cooking, bathing and sleeping.

There is a difficulty in treating this disorder, as the person is generally unaware of their condition, sustaining wild thoughts to justify their actions. Consultation with a psychologist or psychiatrist is essential in these cases.

What are the symptoms?

A person diagnosed with this disorder typically has the following symptoms:

– Difficulty getting rid of items with no real value;

– Accumulation of objects in common areas;

– The person feels anxiety and anguish when thinking about the possibility of discarding an accumulated item;

– Decrease in functional capacity;

– Tendency to isolate, largely out of shame for their condition. An attitude that usually leads to the development of depression.

The causes that lead to the disorder are still uncertain. However, the combination of factors such as difficulty making decisions, procrastination, and perfectionism, all added to some personality traits of the patient are characteristics that lead to the problem, according to experts.

For now, cognitive behavioral therapy is generally the most used treatment solution. Antidepressant medications may also be used in some cases.

BumbleBee Junk Removal is a great help

It is extremely important that the patient’s family and friends also understand what it is about. A lack of empathy often leads to judgment, making resolving the problem difficult. Searching for information about the best way to deal with a loved hoarder makes all the difference. Hoarding disorder is a problem that is in the mind. The person is not a lazy or dirty person.

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