Do you know a packrat? Someone who just can’t seem to get rid of junk, no matter how long it’s been since they’ve used it? Maybe it’s a parent, maybe it’s a spouse. Maybe you read the word “packrat” and thought, “that’s me.”
Living with a packrat can be frustrating. There’s never enough space for storage, closets become nuclear war zones, and every time you open a cabinet you wonder what could fall on your head. But sometimes packrat tendencies lead to a more serious problem: hoarding.
Signs of a Hoarding Problem
Hoarding is a compulsive disorder that affects roughly 5% of the world’s population. Hoarding can be obvious or concealed depending on the type and severity of the individual case. If you or a loved one suffers from these symptoms, it may be time to seek help.
Hoarders often:
- Have trouble throwing away items that are broken, useless, or haven’t been used in a long time
- Feel emotional connections to items with no real significance
- Say “it might come in handy one day” about insignificant things like rubber bands and old newspapers
- Have trouble organizing clutter into livable space
- Feel ashamed, depressed, or anxious about their possessions
- Have debt
- Collect objects others deem worthless or trash (e.g. plastic plates, old magazines, empty Coke cans, etc)
- Have too many pets, creating unhealthy conditions for both people and animals
- Become socially isolated
Are you ready to reclaim your life? Call Mr Junk to haul away broken appliances, old furniture, bags of trash, and unwanted collections.
