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Having continuous difficulty parting ways with possessions despite their value may be a sign of amental healthdisorder.
This guyrecently shared how his in-laws inability to farewell with their belongings made theirhomeunlivable for the second time.
Regina F. Lark, who kindly agreed to tell us more about the hoarding disorder.
This translates to about158474 millionpeople having such a mental health condition globally in 2021.
The items can be of little or no monetary value, the website writes.
Cognitively, its difficult because the executive function part of the brain is really compromised.
Its very important that they do, as a house brimming with clutter can be a dangerous safety hazard.
The sudden surge of upsetting emotions can cause them to start buying and accumulating even more stuff.
If the person with a hoarding disorder will allow the help, then proceed slowly.
Let the person decide where they want to declutter first.
Work for short periods of time on a specific task.
Celebrate every time they are successful, says Quintana.
Be ready to accept that the person who struggles with the hoarding behaviors may decline the request.
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