Summary of Elaine Birchall & Suzanne Cronkwright's Conquer the Clutter

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#1 Joan and Paul, who were lawyers, had tried to find a way to avoid surrendering their three boys to CPS. They had tried to think of every possible way to avoid today’s decision, but they had come up empty. Their home was 70 percent filled, and there was nowhere for them to sit or eat as a family. They had to surrender their kids to CPS.

#2 Terri, who is dealing with her parents’ move, takes on their extra stuff. She feels overwhelmed by the responsibility and the lack of free space in her new house.

#3 Hoarding is when a person accumulates an excessive amount of items, to the point where their house is filled with junk and they cannot move around in it. Nancy was hoarding, and she realized it.

#4 Hoarding is defined as excessive accumulation and failure to discard things, animals, or both, even when items appear to be of questionable value. It can be a problem in other areas of your life, creating heightened anxiety that you carry with you everywhere.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Apr 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669397229

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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Joan and Paul, who were lawyers, had tried to find a way to avoid surrendering their three boys to CPS. They had tried to think of every possible way to avoid today’s decision, but they had come up empty. Their home was 70 percent filled, and there was nowhere for them to sit or eat as a family. They had to surrender their kids to CPS.

#2

Terri, who is dealing with her parents’ move, takes on their extra stuff. She feels overwhelmed by the responsibility and the lack of free space in her new house.

#3

Hoarding is when a person accumulates an excessive amount of items, to the point where their house is filled with junk and they cannot move around in it. Nancy was hoarding, and she realized it.

#4

Hoarding is defined as excessive accumulation and failure to discard things, animals, or both, even when items appear to be of questionable value. It can be a problem in other areas of your life, creating heightened anxiety that you carry with you everywhere.

#5

The prevalence of hoarding disorder is still unknown, as research on the disorder is limited. However, studies have found that between 1 and 2 percent of the general population hoard.

#6

Hoarding is a worldwide problem, and it is difficult to help those who hoard. However, there are websites that can provide support for those who hoard and for the professionals trying to respond effectively.

#7

Hoarding is a complex disorder that affects everyone I know who has it. I have learned how to help people with hoarding problems, and my practice has become very diverse as a result.

#8

If you are unsure whether hoarding is becoming a problem for you or a loved one, ask yourself the following questions: Are there areas of your home that can't be used for their intended purpose without shifting things around. How easy is it for you to find things when you want them. Does clutter make it difficult to walk through any of the rooms in your home.

#9

If you rated questions 1, 4, or 5 above a 2, assess your situation and ask for feedback from someone you trust who knows you. If you need to try to do it yourself but are not making progress in a month, call for help.

#10

The garage is where you should