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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 …
Christmas, although often associated with joy, warmth, and celebrations, can also come with a variety of challenges. For individuals with hoarding behaviours the festive season can bring unique challenges and stressors. In this blog post, we offer some tips for managing Hoarding Disorder at Christmas, ensuring that the season can be enjoyed with a sense of peace and comfort. Acknowledge …
Hoarding Disorder and Stress We’ve all experienced stress at some point in our lives. It’s a natural response to life’s challenges. But for individuals with Hoarding Disorder, stress often takes on a more complex form. Hoarding Disorder, characterised by the excessive accumulation of possessions and difficulty discarding them, can be a source of chronic stress. In support of #StressAwarenessDay, we …
Understanding ADHD & Hoarding Disorder In support of ADHD Awareness Month, we sat down with Cherry Rudge who is the creator of the Hoarding Ice Breaker form and trustee of Fastminds ADHD Support Group, to discuss everything ADHD & Hoarding Disorder. Links between ADHD & Hoarding Disorder The Impact of living with both ADHD & Hoarding Disorder Supporting individuals …
Common Hoarding Disorder Symptoms: Let’s go back to basics and looking into common Hoarding Disorder Symptoms. It is really important to understand the base line characteristics of Hoarding Disorder before you can start to understand it on a deeper level. Not every symptom is as obvious, and those not visible to the eye can be overlooked, by ensuring you know …
Throughout the insane hype which involves one particular doll ( do we even need to name drop) that is currently taking the world by storm, some amazing collections have came to light. This has brought up the question, is this Hoarding Disorder? Today we will be looking at Hoarding Disorder VS Collecting, exploring the characteristics which define Hoarding Disorder in …