Gail Steketee: People with compulsive hoarding problems often have difficulty with feelings of guilt and responsibility and also perfectionism. But New Year's is right around the corner and is a great time to make a truly meaningful resolution: to identify and work on hoarding so that the next holiday can be happy, healthy and clutter-free. People who hoard, and their family members as well, need to recognize that this can be a particularly tough time and that arguing and nagging not only won't help, it might make things worse (and will certainly make them more unpleasant).

Third, excessive clutter, which is the most visible symptom for most people, can put a huge strain on family plans. Second, because so many people who hoard can be prone to feelings of depression and social isolation, the holidays can be particularly upsetting-and a lot of the time, hoarding symptoms can get worse as people become increasingly distressed. First, with all of the bargains and advertisements out there, the urge to acquire can be very high this time of year. Tolin: The holidays can be a particularly tough time for people who hoard, for several reasons. In doing so, you may find the true peace and happiness of the season.ĭavid F. Consider making this holiday one in which you collect experiences instead of things. Too often, however, these good feelings lead to acquisitions that eventually cause considerable frustration in the form of clutter. Frost: The holidays are filled with joy and celebration. Tolin, if they had any advice for people who struggle with saving and hoarding during the holiday season. We asked the three authors of Buried in Treasures, Randy O.

Learn to recognize the 'bad guys' that maintain your hoarding behavior and meet the 'good guys' who will motivate you and put you on the path to change.For people with a hoarding problem, the holidays can be a challenging time of year. Discover the reasons for your problems with acquiring, saving, and hoarding, and learn new ways of thinking about your possessions so you can accurately identify those things you really need and those you can do without. Language eng Summary Buried in Treasures outlines a scientifically-based and effective program for helping compulsive hoarders dig their way out of the clutter and chaos of their homes. Label Buried in treasures : help for compulsive acquiring, saving, and hoarding Title Buried in treasures Title remainder help for compulsive acquiring, saving, and hoarding Statement of responsibility David F Tolin Creator

Buried in Treasures by David F. Tolin