Moving sounds exciting, but the process itself can be daunting. Moving can bring great stress as you start to get ready for a new chapter in your life. Packaging, transporting your belongings, and settling into a new place can stir up stress and anxiety. However, careful planning can turn this challenging experience into a smooth …
Hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition, and people with hoarding disorder have a persistently tricky time getting rid of or parting with possessions. Relationships and other critical areas of functioning can all suffer from it. Severe hoarding can cause hazardous effects, family strife and disputes, loneliness and isolation, a refusal to allow guests …
Hoarding affects the hoarder and those around them who care for them. Not many hoarders realize that their disorder greatly impacts those in their life. When we think of hoarding, we immediately think of the dirtiness, clutter, and unhealthy lifestyle the hoarders have created for themselves. One aspect often overlooked is its psychological impact on …
When it comes time to move, whether into an apartment or a home, it brings you a lot of stress and anxiety. Moving is one of the most stressful experiences a person faces, and it is understandable why. You may be having a hard time parting with your current location, missing your neighbors and town, …
Whether you are preparing for a move or doing a spring cleaning, there may be many unwanted items you no longer want or need. Some items, such as clothes, decorations, and other small gadgets, may be easy to throw out or give away. Other objects, like furniture that you no longer want, make it more …
Talking to a hoarder, especially when it is a close friend or loved one, can be difficult. It’s important to say the right things to them without coming off too strong. Hoarding is a serious condition that can cause mental health issues if not handled properly. Hoarding itself is a sensitive topic and is not …
A hoarder house is where the homeowner has filled their home with excessive items. These items may be personal items or items that are necessities for every home. Some hoarder houses are filled with excessive amounts of toilet paper, paper towels, or canned goods. Other hoarder houses are filled with excessive amounts of collectibles such …
The holidays are a time when family and friends gather together to celebrate traditions and make memories! It is also a time when we are thankful for those we have and the things we have in life. If you have many unnecessary items around your home, now is the time to clean up before the …
Let’s face it, moving can be stressful any time of year. There is a lot of planning and preparation work before the move even gets going. Winter is not a particularly popular time for moving due to the unpredictable weather, holiday schedule, and a stronger nesting instinct to stay put and hunker down. And don’t …
Hoarding is a serious issue and one that can affect all the members of the household. Beyond the emotional, social, and spatial issues that arise, there are also often serious potential health hazards which need to be addressed. Most often, the scope of decluttering will require the help of a professional due to the …
