Anonymous
- Date posted
- 1y
Hoarding
What has helped? I feel like I've struggled with thus my whole life.
Amara Amara
- Date posted
- 1y
Start small by decluttering one area at a time. Set achievable goals and break tasks into manageable steps. Consider seeking help from a professional organizer or a clutter specialist to assist you in creating a structured and organized living environment. Recognize and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that contribute to hoarding behaviors. Practice self-compassion and be kind to yourself as you work on changing your patterns of thinking. Find alternative ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or emotional distress that do not involve hoarding. Engage in activities that bring you joy, relaxation, such as hobbies, exercise, mindfulness, or creative pursuits. Establish routines for decluttering, organizing, and maintaining a clutter free environment. Regularly review your belongings and identify items that you no longer need or use. Recovery from hoarding disorder is a gradual process that requires patience, practice, and persistence.
777Q777Q
- Date posted
- 1y
Recently I posted about me watching the television series Hoarders on Hulu . I find it helpful watching as it helps me put things in better perspective and context not just for hoarding but OCD & GAD in general.
fruitbat42069fruitbat42069
- Date posted
- 32w
Agreed. I love watching hoarder house flippers shows cause it gives me insight and ideas into our house that we're renovating and it also helps to have hope for decluttering and cleaning a deeply cluttered house
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- Date posted
- 24w
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- Date posted
- 24w
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- Date posted
- 18w
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