When someone encounters a home where clutter has accumulated beyond what is reasonable, the immediate assumption is someone in the home has ADHD and or hoarding disorder. In more cases than not, that would be an appropriate assumption. That raises the question, “Are these two mental disorders one and the same?” The answer is yes...
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Hoarding in the Animal World Several species of animals, including insects, crabs, birds, and mammals, are hoarders. Most animal behavior is motivated by attempts to survive. Animals collect things to camouflage themselves or their dens, gather specific objects to attract mates, or store food for themselves and their young. Whether preparing for seasonal or unexpected...
Have you ever noticed that you or someone close to you has an unusual attachment to holding onto things that seemingly have no value? If you have noticed something like that, you might be dealing with someone who has a mild hoarding. You’ll want to be cautious about citing hoarding disorder simply because someone saves...
It’s common for people to assume that hoarding disorder and autism come from the same tree of mental/emotional/developmental disorders. However, that’s not really the case. The mistake that a lot of people make is to look at the obsessive behaviors that are common to both disorders and then assume that the root causes of those...
You’ll Amaze Yourself How Fast You See a Difference You can’t fail, and here’s why. Success means doing something every day and every effort counts! Nobody ever finishes — the goal is to meet your immediate needs. Think of cleaning like shopping. You know how to shop, don’t you? Sometimes you shop a little, sometimes...
How Much Does House Cleaning Cost? The average cost of house cleaning is based on factors such as the size of your home, the number of rooms, and the service required. Standard cleaning can range from $25 to $80 per hour, while deep cleaning could run between $150 and $400 per hour. There are also...
Clutter Trucker Honored Metro Vision Award For Supporting Resident Needs
Denver, Colorado, October 7 – Clutter Trucker, a sustainable junk removal, decluttering and cleaning company, has been awarded the 2023 Metro Vision Award for Supporting Resident Needs by Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). The award recognizes Clutter Trucker’s exceptional service and support to Denver residents. Metro Vision promotes connected and vibrant communities committed to...
As mental and emotional disorders go, hoarding disorder is the one disorder that many psychologists and therapists find to be the most perplexing. The simple truth is not a lot of research information exists regarding hoarding and the causes of this troubling disorder. Even the information that does exist tends to be inconclusive. The following...
Are There Differences Between Hoarding Disorder and Hoarding OCD?
Have you ever entered someone’s home and noticed that they seem to have a lot of stuff lying around, particularly stuff that you might consider to be worthless trash? If you have had this experience, there is a good chance you have encountered a hoarder. What is a hoarder? A hoarder is a person who...
Christmas is something many of us look forward to, where families come together to enjoy age-old traditions, eat too much good food, and see our children’s faces light up with the magic of the season. But often, the thought of hosting for multiple people, and having an influx of new items to find homes for...