I have two sets of friends that both tend to be hoarders. One for pets only and another for "things" in the house. Each family is great in their own way but right now I am unsure how to help them (both admit issues) to better themselves and break away from their "habit". Has anyone here been in this situation before?
If you would like to remain friends with them I highly suggest you leave the matter to them. If it's not bothering them it shouldn't bother you after all you don't have to live there.
You can not help those who do not wish to be helped. If they want to be helped then that is a matter. And not just say they want help but be ready for real life changes.
There are times when a home gets outgrown but most times its at the rate of an increase of people, not items. When it is items it tends to be something you need to nip in the bud quick or get lost in the mix. Has anyone spoken to them before about this issue?
Their families should take care of it if it becomes a problem for them. I have been a hoarder of things before, and it was hard to break the habit. I did it on my own though.
I just have a yard sale whenever I find my "hoarded" items taking up too much space. It's surprising how much of my "junk" that has been languishing unused in a cupboard is highly desired by others!
It depends on what we're talking about here. Are these people true hoarders like you see on TV? Or are they just extreme, but not call the networks bad? Having too much stuff happens to a lot of people, but a true hoarder, from what I understand, needs psychological help.
There are times when its best to just let those directly involved sort things out. I have been stuck in this position before and its a pain to try and see either side without upsetting the other person involved.
I remember my sisters house was similar and she always ended up putting things on the steps for her kids to take upstairs. I wonder how many times she thought that would actually work?
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