Hoarding is too common of an ailment in America. The definition of hoarding is the storing of possession and inability to get rid of or use them to an excessive point that results in risk to those who live in the hoarder's home.
There are five general levels of hoards. Level one is the lowest and least extreme level of hoarding while five is the most extreme.
A person who is labeled a level one hoarder is simply considered to be a pack rat. On the other side of the scale, a person who is labeled a five will be considered to have a mental illness that is probably related to an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Some hoarders even get to the point that they cannot let go of the things that they borrow. Some become kleptomaniacs or steal items due to their disorder.
This kind of life is not normal. Their obsession will affect their ability to socialize, use their home for normal activities such as cooking, and make it impossible to keep a clean, sanitary home.
There are many risks to a person's health in a hoarder's home in addition to sanitation issues. It is also very easy for people to trip and injure themselves.
It is also very likely that the piles of stuff and boxes will fall over and cause injury as well. These homes are also very susceptible to fires and the piles of things can make it hard for the firefighters to find and save people who are trapped in the home.
The piles of things that are hard to clean around also provide a great home for rats, insects, and other pests. These things can be a big threat to those who live there.
There are four main ways that people develop this disorder. The first way a person develops this problem is through the example of their parents.
If their parents are severe hoarders, it is likely that their children will also develop an attachment to things. They will also grow up to be hoarders unless they are taught otherwise.
The second reason people may develop the habits of a hoarder is because they were neglected as children. If they spent much of their childhoods lacking necessities, it is very likely that they will try to collect and store things to make sure they have enough for the future.
This is a common reason why people who grew up during the depression have become hoarders today. They lacked many items while they were growing up, not to the fault of their parents, but their parents could not afford many things.
The third reason people become hoarders is because they have a medical disorder. Often, these medical disorders are linked to a compulsive obsessive disorder.
The fourth reason people develop these habits is because the brain has been damaged or a defect was developed at some point.
Hoarders have many different reasons for why they are the way they are. One reason they give for storing so much stuff is that they honestly believe that it is valuable, even if it is junk.
Other hoarders may have a connection to every item they bring into the home even though it is useless. These people know the stuff is worthless, but they cannot throw it out because of the connections they have with the stuff.
One woman said that she felt like she was throwing away her life if she threw away her things no matter how worthless they were. Her things were her memory and she felt like she would lose her precious memories by throwing these things away.
A hoarder does not develop in one day, but over time. In the beginning, a hoarder will start attaching higher values to their items than the items are actually worth.
As time passes, they will realize things are piling up. However, at this point the task of cleaning up is too much to do.
The feeling of being overwhelmed is impossible to shake and their things continue to pile up. At this point, things get worse and worse without help.
Some forms of hoarding are treatable through counseling and medication. However, some cases will not respond to either the counseling or medication.
One of the most common misconceptions regarding hoarders is that they are simply lazy and unclean. However, this is not the case and they need help.
If they cannot let go of all their things and their case is not too severe, outside storage may be a solution for them.
Author Resource:-
Tommy Greene writes articles about the storage business. He recommends Provo storage when looking for a Provo storage facility.
Contact Info:
Tommy Greene
Tommygreene09@gmail.com
http://www.cougardenstorage.com
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