My House is Cluttered, But Am I A Hoarder?
Do you watch the TV show “Hoarders?” Are you one of the many people that get anxious and start cleaning up the neat (or not so neat) pile in the corner that you vowed to clean up [last week]? The professionals at The Hauling Men can usually distinguish a potential hoarder from regular clutter. Chances are, your home is cluttered but you almost certainly not a hoarder. Why?
- You can watch TV (so it’s not buried under a mound)
- You are conscious of the state of your home
Don’t ask your neighbor or your neat-freak friend if you are a hoarder. One person’s cluttered can be someone else’s vision of hoarding. You can be extremely messy and not a hoarder. Besides, it takes a licensed professional to diagnose a hoarder.
Signs of a Hoarder
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), here are signs of someone exhibiting hoarding behavior:
- Inability to throw away things
- Severe meltdown when trying to get rid of what others see as junk
- Lack of trust for people trying to help them go through the clutter
- Storing items like spoiled or expired food and claiming it is edible
- Isolation from friends and family
Even if you are not a hoarder, cluttered spaces are joy stealers! It can cause you to overeat, have depressive symptoms, and negatively influence your thinking. Calm your anxiety by clearing the clutter.
Conclusion
Whether or not you are a hoarder, the Hauling Men of Ellenwood treats you with the utmost respect and value your privacy. We offer dumpster rental along with hauling services, where we come in and remove the junk from your home.
Let us help you get your space back. Call us today to learn about our junk removal options.