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Disorganization can be caused by many factors(1)

Change affects us in so many different ways - physically, emotionally
and mentally. Medical issues, divorce, family, death of a loved one,
work and other challenges can bring life to a standstill but
unfortunately mail, bills, paper, phone calls and other items continue
to pile up.

What's important in your life?
It's the people you hold in your heart - your family and friends...
not all the stuff. You can change... today is a new day and a new
beginning.

Chronic Disorganization (CD)
Has disorganization been a factor in your life for many years?
Does the level of disorganization interfere with the quality of your
daily life?
Has disorganization persisted despite self-help attempts?
Do you accumulate possessions beyond apparent usefulness or
pleasure?
Professional Organizers specializing in Chronic
Disorganization can help you succeed where self-help falls
short, while saving you countless hours of effort trying to
discover the most effective solutions for yourself(1).

Hoarding
Hoarding is defined as "the acquisition of, and inability to discard
worthless items even though they appear (to others) to have no
value."(2)

Most commonly hoarded items: Newspapers, magazines, bags,
books, mail, notes & lists, storage containers/boxes, old clothes and
memorabilia.(2)

One of the most confusing diagnostic question is whether hoarding is
part of OCD or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD).

M easurement of Compulsive Hoarding Survey
A professional organizer can provide you with insight,
consulting , coaching and hands-on assistance.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suffer intensely
from recurrent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or rituals
(compulsions), which they feel they cannot control. Rituals such as
hand washing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed in
hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away.
Performing these rituals, however, provides only temporary relief,
and not performing them markedly increases anxiety. Left untreated,
obsessions and the need to perform rituals can take over a person's
life. OCD is often a chronic, relapsing illness. Appropriate diagnosis
and treatment of other disorders are important to successful
treatment of OCD.
Consult a professional health care provider trained in this
area.

Compulsive Shopping
What behaviors indicate compulsive shopping and spending?
Do you shop to feel better?
Do you have packages unopened from online shopping networks?
Compulsive shopping and spending is described as a pattern of
chronic, repetitive purchasing that becomes difficult to stop and
ultimately results in harmful consequences.
It's time to take action to deal with compulsive shopping or
spending.

References:
(1) National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization. www.NSGCD.org
(2) Frost & Gross, 1993

Disclaimer: The information within this website is intended as reference materials only
and not as medical advice. Information contained herein is intended to give you the tools
to make informed decisions about your organizing lifestyle. This website does not
provide specific medical advice and does not endorse any medical or professional
service. If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial, or risk
management) please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area.

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make life interesting;
overcoming them is
what makes life
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~Joshua J. Marine

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