Compulsive Hoarding
| Many people who are hoarders feel that they are the only ones that have let their home get full of mess and clutter. That's not true - it's just that is a secret that is kept behind closed doors! There are many, many people in the same situation who suffer alone in private. Most are intelligent, professional and well-educated people. |  |
Compulsive hoarding is a psychological and medical condition, similar to obsessive compulsive disorder, and requires treatment from a health professional.
If you or someone else you know is a compulsive hoarder, we strongly recommend that you encourage them to seek medical treatment so that they can find some relief from this debilitating disorder.
Our role is to provide practical hands-on support and fully appreciate the role of other specialists in the treatment of compulsive hoarding. Once the emotional support of a doctor and/or experienced social worker is in place, we are happy to come in and work with the sufferer to clear up.
If you've decided that you want to want to lead a better life and are willing to accept some help, then we would be glad to work with you.
For most people there is no quick fix, so expect the process to take some time.
For more information contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
Cluttergone attended the first National Conference on Compulsive Hoarding, held in Stafford by the NHS in October 2008. |
You also might find these websites useful:
The entry in Wikipedia on compulsive hoarding
http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/
http://www.childrenofhoarders.com/
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