The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

With the expansion of cable television, there doesn't seem to be a topic in reality shows that is missing. From 16 and Pregnant , to Intervention , to Hoarders , people are learning more about a variety of issues. More importantly, there is now an awareness that is helping others to understand disorders, addictions, challenges others are facing and a distinct mental health problem such as hoarding. Hoarding can start in early adolescence. If not addressed, it can get progressively worse. Some of the symptoms can be: Cluttered living spaces Inability to discard items Keeping stacks of newspapers, magazines or junk mail Moving items from one pile to another, without discarding anything Acquiring unneeded or seemingly useless items, including trash Difficulty managing daily activities, including procrastination and rouble making decisions Difficulty organizing items Perfectionism Excessive attachment to possessions, and discomfort letting others touch or borrow possession...