Cluttering / Hoarding
In Brief
Hoarders tend to personify accumulated items, attaching human characteristics.
Quotes
Hoarding is incredibly comforting to someone who feels isolated from society.
TV’s intervention shows both help and hurt: “Maybe I’m not so bad.”
“Hoarding does not discriminate on the basis of income or intellect.” ~ B. Habyarimana
Resources
Websites
Psychiatry.org
Hoarders.com/support
Hoardingdisordergroup.edu
Helphoarders.com
Movies
Grey Gardens
The Emancipation of a Buried Man
Hoarding: A Love Story
Books
The Hoarder in You
~R. Zasio
Buried in Treasures
~D. Toli, R. Frost
Conquer the Clutter
~E. Birchall, S. Cronkwright
Hoarding Pros
Starts with good intentions. Mistake/blame avoidance. Emotional comfort.
Hoarding Cons
Lack of insight. Treatment withdrawal. Health and safety issues. Shame. Guilt.
