We all have
treasured possessions—a favorite pair of shoes, a much-beloved chair, an
ever-expanding record collection. But sometimes, this emotional
attachment to our belongings can spiral out of control and culminate
into a condition called compulsive hoarding. From hobbyists and
collectors to pack rats and compulsive shoppers—it is close to
impossible for hoarders to relinquish their precious objects, even if it
means that stuff takes over their lives and their homes.
According to psychologist Dr.
Robin Zasio, our fascination with hoarding stems from the fact that most
of us fall somewhere on the hoarding continuum. Even though it may not
regularly interfere with our everyday lives, to some degree or another,
many of us hoard.
The Hoarder In You
provides practical advice for decluttering and organizing, including
how to tame the emotional pull of acquiring additional things, make
order out of chaos by getting a handle on clutter, and create an
organizational system that reduces stress and anxiety. Dr. Zasio also
shares some of the most serious cases of hoarding that she’s
encountered, and explains how we can learn from these extreme
examples—no matter where we are on the hoarding continuum. -- Publisher Marketing
