When we evaluate the way we live, we often think that
someone else’s trash is another person’s treasure. There are various ways to
live. In evaluating whether we need a change to how we live, we consider that something
is bothering us about our living space and that we need to do something about
it. If we let it pass, it’s possible that we will dwell on it for a long time. Sometimes
we get in the way of ourselves while we’re evaluating our lives to see how we can
improve.
For instance, did you know that many homeowners hoard. According
to the Compulsive Hoarding Center ,
compulsive hoarding is considered to be a clinical syndrome and reportedly
affects approximately 3 million Americans across the United States .[1] What resources exist for hoarders? It turns
out a lot of resources do! I found hoarding task forces in Atlanta, GA;
Hagerstown, MD; and Eau Claire, WI to name a few.
It’s actually a very sensitive issue. While the symptoms
include sentimental attachments to random objects stored in the home including
magazines, papers, lists, or various things that just can’t be thrown away, a
hoarder shouldn’t be judged for their neuropsychological disorder, according to
Linda Puzan, LICSW, Director of the Elder Protective Services Program.[2] Cleaning
out someone’s house while they are away is insensitive. For tips on how to go
about dealing with hoarding more sensitively, check out her website. Additional
tips on dealing with a loved one who hoards can be found on Oprah’s website.[3]
The professional services available to hoarders once they
have decided that they can part with some of their stuff can be found in your
area. Another place you can search for a good hoarder cleanup service
contractor is the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).[4]
If you want to be happy with your current use of space, be
kind to yourself first and foremost and start reading up on symptoms of
hoarding.[5] There are also small steps you can take to
begin improving your use of space. I think this checklist is wonderful.[6]
A professional hoarder cleanup service is going to keep a
few things in mind otherwise you might not be in the best hands. You want them
to be highly trained and efficient in working in your particular situation. You
want to them to threat this as a time of need, not just another job on their
list. They should demonstrate compassionate care and help you better understand
that you feel so overwhelmed because of not knowing where to begin in cleaning
things out. A fresh start is one thing, but understanding how you feel is
crucial.
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