Are You A Hoarder?

Are you a hoarder? 

Some people jokingly say they are but for some it's a serious mental disorder and need help from psychologists to defeat the issue. 

Some allow it to get so out of control that they physically can no longer live in their home. They've literally packed their home to the ceiling. Once the home can no longer hold any more belongings they'll start filling their yard with what they consider useful items. 

This undoubtedly attracts negative attention from neighbors who eventually complain to the city about it. Once it catches the attention of the code enforcement office you'll be forced to deal with the issue soon or else they can start fining you and eventually even put a lien on the property. 

Although some hoarders may believe it's not any of their neighbors business what they have on their property it does have a direct impact on them. Hoarding your property to the point it is visible from outside decreases the value of homes around it. Nobody likes living in a neighborhood that looks "trashy." 

Another issue is pest infestations. Storing belongings outside inevitably attracts rodents, vermin, and insects. This of course can cause health issues not only to the hoarder but the neighboring homes.

Do you think you may have an issue with hoarding? You don't have to deal with this alone! You can get help. First, Find a therapist that can help you defeat the urge to hold onto things. 

Second, decide how you'll start riding yourself of your junk. You can rent box vans and dump trailers if you want to do it yourself. You can also call a junk removal and hauling service. 

Calling in professionals is usually the best route. Trying to haul away junk yourself will be mentally strenuous as you will over think about every object you throw away.

It's time to put your hoarding behind you and feel the relief by freeing yourself from your belongings!

"The things you own end up owning you." -Chuck Palahniuk