How to help a Hoarder Declutter and Downsize.

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It’s important to know that Hoarding Disorder is a mental health condition. Do some research to educate yourself so you can understand the Hoarder’s viewpoint and feelings. Hoarders do not want to let go of possessions, even if they are not valuable. This is sometimes due to past experiences of loss.

What you should do:

1. Offer support, guidance & patience. Ask them how you can help.

2. Acknowledge their feelings and attachment to their possessions.

3. Help them stay safe, clutter can be hazardous.

4. Offer to help find mental health resources; Therapist, Psychiatrist or other mental health professional.

5. Work together. You guide things, but they need to feel in-control and trust you.

What you should NOT do:

1. Don’t judge or threaten.

2. Don’t take things or throw things away without their “ok”.

3. Don’t clean things.

4. Don’t push them to change their behavior.

5. Don’t rush things. This is a process.

Where to start

1. Each person is different, it might be a closet, or it might be a drawer. Make a suggestion and see what they say.

2. Set-up four large boxes; Donate, Give-away, Sell & Trash. As you are going through things, you want to place them in one of the boxes.

3. Keep encouraging and acknowledge when progress is made.

4. You may want to ask if they want a professional who is experienced in Hoarding Declutter.

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