Exploring the definitions of clutter and hoarding, this chapter delves into the varying levels of tolerance, consequences, and distinctions between hoarding behavior and hoarding disorder. It analyzes factors contributing to clutter, emotional attachments, erroneous beliefs, reinforcement factors, and how conditions like ADHD can play a role in clutter and disorganization.
A cluttered, disorganized living environment is as common as it is unsettling for many people who have ADHD. Michael A. Tompkins, Ph.D., helps us understand how to discern clutter versus hoarding and teaches practical strategies to decrease disorganization.
Hoarding vs. ADHD Clutter: More Resources
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