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Serving People Since 1992 |
Terrence Shulman
JD, LMSW, ACSW, CAAC, CPC
Founder/Director of
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Compulsive hoarding & cluttering
Compulsive hoarding is the excessive acquisition of possessions, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. Compulsive hoarding impairs mobility and interferes with basic activities, including cooking, cleaning, showering, and sleeping. Click here to learn more about Hoarding
Mr. Shulman offers counseling
for hoarders.
Click here to learn how The Shulman Center can help you regain control of your life. |
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Why do people hoard/clutter?
1. Fear of letting go of the past (things hold memories/meaning)
2. Fear of facing the future
3. Fear of abandoning things which feel like abandoning self/others
4. Tenuous sense of self
5. A defense against getting close to others
6. Scarcity mentality—might need this later
7. An indirect cry for help/attention
8. A reaction to traumatic loss
9. A byproduct of shopping/shoplifting behavior
10. Learned behavior
11. Related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, perfectionism, procrastination
Consequences of hoarding/cluttering
1. Loss of time
2. Loss of space
3. Loss of relationships
4. Loss of health
5. Loss of self-esteem
6. Embarrassment of others
7. Loss of focus
8. Loss of reputation
9. Loss of property—due to eviction
10. Other legal issues
11. Loss of finances
Help for hoarding/cluttering
1. Read books
2. Get counseling
3. Medications
4. Support groups
5. Hire personal organizer
6. Enlist family/friends’ help
7. Avoid places where one might accumulate more things
8. Find new hobbies
9. Educate self on health hazards/negative consequences
10. Watch educational TV shows on hoarding |
Are YOU a Hoarder / Clutterer? Click here for a checklist to help you find the answer. |
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