First published 2013
Hoarding disorder affects people who struggle to resist acquiring items and find their homes packed with clutter that others would consider useless. This condition creates significant quality of life problems and can pose serious health risks in severe cases. Randy O. Frost and his co-authors, who lead research and treatment in this field, present a scientifically validated program to help people dig out from the chaos. The book teaches readers to identify triggers that drive acquiring, saving, and hoarding behaviors while introducing new ways to think about possessions. Through skill-building exercises, gradual challenges, and self-assessments, readers learn to distinguish between what they truly need and what they can discard. The program includes training exercises, real case examples, organizing strategies, and motivation techniques. Family members and friends also find guidance for understanding and supporting loved ones with hoarding disorder. The fully updated second edition offers concrete, accessible strategies that anyone can implement to manage clutter and reclaim their lives.
Genres: psychology, mental-health, self-help, non-fiction
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: problem-solving, self-improvement
219 pages · ebook · Oxford University Press, USA
Content warnings: mental-illness