Compulsive Hoarding Explained |
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| Author:
| Pedersen, Kaare |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4564-6620-6 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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Answers the questions of what is compulsive hoarding and how can you help a hoarder lead a normal life again.Hoarding is the excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them. Hoarding usually creates extremely cramped living conditions in homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways for occupants to navigate through stacks of clutter. Some hoarders also collect animals, keeping dozens or even hundreds of pets in unsanitary conditions, even if they...
More DescriptionAnswers the questions of what is compulsive hoarding and how can you help a hoarder lead a normal life again.Hoarding is the excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them. Hoarding usually creates extremely cramped living conditions in homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways for occupants to navigate through stacks of clutter. Some hoarders also collect animals, keeping dozens or even hundreds of pets in unsanitary conditions, even if they are unable to take care of them.This book discusses how you can prepare to help a family member or a friend overcome this uncontrollable urge to collect and hold onto almost everything.