When most people think of Hoarding, they almost always think of the TV show, Hoarders. How could you not? There is nothing like it in the history of TV. If you haven’t seen the show, it is a must see! Basically, the TV show consist of following the Hoarder through the process of dealing with and cleaning out their hoard. They accomplish this with the help of licensed professionals such therapists and cleaning crews. Along, with their family and friends to help support them through the whole ordeal. Not only does this give you an inside look to how Hoarders live, but it always explores the psyche a bit for plausible explanations, which led to their hoarding. Typically, the clean out process does have its ups and down, but typically the result is a clean home with light at the end of the tunnel for recovery. The average American viewer can feel satisfied watching, knowing there is hope.
Hoarding Disorder is a complex disorder of the mind, that effects your mental and physical World alike. This is what makes the disorder so hard to tackle. For people who aren’t Hoarders, grasping on to the concept on how someone would want to hold on to a receipt from 5 years ago is difficult.
This is where Dr. Robin Zasio, one the wonderful therapist from the show, goes more in depth with it. She wrote this amazing book, The Hoarder in You. This is a book for literally everyone! Hoarders, therapists, family members, neighbors, you name it! This book in whole gives a better understanding about Hoarding, its tendencies, and how best to deal with and manage. Dr. Robin Zasio gives the theory that most people do fall somewhere within the hoarding spectrum. To what degree is what differs. Dr. Zasio gives awesome insight to dealing with hoarding, how to speak and interact with a hoarder, and how to overcome the emotions tied into the physical objects being hoarded. It is really an eye opener into the mind set and helps to with understanding how the disorder affects the individual and their environment.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is a hoarder, knows a hoarder, in the hoarding business, or just wants to educate themselves about this disorder. I love how much more awareness is being made on Hoarding, which I believe leads to ending the stigmas associated with it. There are many layers to Hoarding, physically and mentally, so gaining awareness can bring about change. Mental Health Awareness is something society as of late is being more open about. Which is awesome! Bio-One has dealt with many Hoarding situations, so we are happy to see the community taking initiative to understand and help to bring about positive change on the matter. Pick up a copy of the book today, take a read, and let us know what you think. Happy Reading!
