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Alternatives to Physical Gifts The run-up to Christmas often comes with the pressure to buy more, give more and receive more, and the focus on physical gifting can be very overwhelming for those trying to manage the challenges of hoarding behaviour. However, gift-giving doesn’t have to mean adding more items, in fact, some of the most memorable and meaningful presents …
Shopping Habits & Hoarding Behaviour The run-up to Christmas can be one of the most challenging times of year to manage both shopping habits and hoarding behaviour, adverts, sales and constant reminders to “buy more” are everywhere, making it difficult to resist the pressure of consumer culture. Below are tips on how to manage the urge to buy during this …
Reducing Risk in a Hoarded Home Hoarding Disorder is a recognised mental health condition which makes managing risk within the home a delicate balance between prioritising the persons emotional wellbeing while simultaneously needing to take the appropriate steps to create a safer environment. Below we have detailed some practical steps to help structure the decluttering efforts, improving safety while minimising …
Antisocial Behaviour & Hoarding #ASBAwarenessWeekIndividuals with hoarding disorder are frequently victims of ASB, yet often mistakenly labeled as the perpetrator. How can we break this cycle? Hoarding Disorder is a recognised mental health condition, often occurring after a person has experienced a traumatic or life changing event, with the excess of items being used a source of comfort or …
Hoarding and Loneliness #LonelinessAwarenessWeek Hoarding Disorder is a complex mental health condition, with one of the most challenging aspects of living with the behaviour being loneliness. As clutter builds, relationships can strain, shame can grow and the fear of judgement can cause individuals to hide from the world around them. Isolation isn’t inevitable though, with greater understanding and compassionate approaches …
Join us during #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek to look at the connection between grief and hoarding. Grief and Hoarding Disorder may seem like separate struggles, but they are often intertwined. For those coping with loss, the accumulation of possessions can feel like a way to hold onto memories, control, or comfort. By addressing the underlying grief and offering empathetic support, we can help …
Understanding how stress impacts an individual with Hoarding Disorder and how it can be reduced. Stress has a significant impact on individuals with Hoarding Disorder, not only do general life stresses intensify symptoms and make it more difficult to manage the condition, going through the hoarding support process and regaining their space is a highly stress experience, due to the …
For individuals with hoarding disorder or behaviour, managing shopping habits can be a challenging activity, the urge to acquire more items often stems from deeper emotional needs or compulsions, leading to overconsumption on a vast level. Alongside the emotional support to unpack and help them process the life experiences that lead to an individual to hoard, learning to manage shopping …
Hoarding Disorder is a complex and often misunderstood condition that involves persistent difficulty in discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value. This behavior can lead to high levels of clutter, distress, and impairment in daily functioning. Supporting someone with Hoarding Disorder can be challenging, but one key element can make a world of difference: compassion. In this blog post, we …
As much as we try to compromise and give compassion to those we love, living with a loved one who has hoarding disorder can be emotionally and physically challenging. The overwhelming clutter associated with hoarding can take a toll on family members’ wellbeing and relationships. In this post, we explore practical coping strategies to help family members navigate living with …