Ce lned trud jued hada Wolurnkr dfrk Mw wll we tread bo jtAtnrcea $86 Lb Jlviw * ALL Wh when a Mute oh ele re aes ace Ahoreghack Ow “Vis O Wg Mew 7 : Apr nahin ta. Jue Hoarding: Entertainment or Serious Mental Disorder? N Slekadee — did yn wae ? OD U By Nicholas Trebisacci October 27, 2016 ‘Mrs. Oliveira, Period 3Trebisacei 1 Hoarding; Entertainment or Serious Mental Disorder? When looking at an object from their childhood, an‘individual might reminisce in their f Past, letting the object take them back to a better time of their life. Nostalgia can have major Psychological effects on a person, leading to a sentimental attachment toward these material 4 items. The sentimentality of the situation may cause anxiety within some individuals, leading e jualt+ een purpes them to hoard the objects. Hower this mental/disorder,is used for entertainment, with large \ fy networks carrying shows lik/ Hoarders held on A&E, or Hoarding Buried Alive carried on TLC. The television networks rarely accurately represent hoarding as a serious disorder. These shows 2 ) 2 convey the hoarde$ home in 4 nasty way, only showing the state of the houses, never w I disorder. Society needs to learn the acknowledging how these hoarders have a legit! x } Zp La you re y Among many causes, sentimentality proves to play a major role in the beginning stages of ~ BD human emotion hoarding. Some examples of material items which create these sentimental feelings are wedding rings, match box carsyand even automotive cars. Also transitional objects, or items which help an ) Whom dwcts gre = individual gain independeneds commonly begit to personify the person's character, thereby). ho causing an influx in emotions, leading to the hoarding antics/‘The attractions most Me withimthe elderly, occurg at each stage of life (Holmes). Additionally, hoarding served as a social” Cera marker in the ce becoming a populartrend Uuring those times, because the larger the>,-, haw accumulation, the wealthier the person. Other causes)include a chaotic family life, genetics, and 7 Cognitive issues such as attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and depression (Himes). These Cognitive issues can create) “feelings of safety and security” within the individual each time they. he |s!~Trebisacci 2 g hoard (Pel » ‘The emotions toy with the hoarder’s actions, creating the piles of julek to gfow. These Smal factors hold the ower to progress into a larger, more yes issue. The most common types of hoarding are animal, larder, and coll8etfon hoarders. Animal, Ww S a hoarding i when a person wants to save animals whe-arein need, ferefore rescuige them or ' adoptsig them from animal shelters. However, the magnitude of animals soon overwhelm the i: hoarder, restricting them from taking care of the animals they saved, leading to theif temoval. The ‘ext type is a larder hoarder, or an individual who hoards food. These asthe people who create stockpiles in their houses of random food items they believe will keep them alive in times of need ( the hoo frightening self neglect creates ripple effect thie hoarder’s attitude, advancing into a major h bush yl A88ue, one jef which warrants se espese ofall. 2) J abe en yy Hoarders subject both themselves and their families to unhealthy element, runing family wv relationships. For example, the disorder is known for “destroying marriages and home life” while “alienating family and friends” at the same time (Pelt). The person's hoarding may be too [her lus overwhelming forthe family, thus causing a rift in thir relationship, leading to its destruction, NICK - POOL- Link yack lindivecty to Thfic & etn NOTrebisacci 4 ‘of those who compulsively hoard may experience embarrassment, simpy worry” among other dangers (Holmes). Hoarders and their families can also begin to discard LU 0 or ‘ypical family values, such as family dinners and having company over. In addition, the cluttered 2 / (Le hhouse shatters family traditions, like decorating for Christmas or hosting Thanksgiving, Furthermore, as the family loses the safe environment, the hoarder’s children may find it harder to cat and bathe, not to mention trying to juggle their academics, Ian eae removal by child * services olms). Unfortunately the“ numberof people with hoarding difficulties who have had 4 child removed... is estimated to be upto three percent” from prior years/(fiolmes). The” Pe Ki eee poy statistic orots cas iene ‘whieh hoarders face when they create the unsafe wi 3 yh environment for their families. The health risks|hoarders and their families face showtd provete- society the severity of hoarding and the validity of the disorder » After suffering much loss in her childhood, Sara Wolff, a formerly homeless went ne year old, started aoe Surrounding herself with possessions. Wolff believes “because she lost so many people in her life...she holds everyone, and everything close” to her (Sottile). The wad ex fear of abandonmenysparked the hoarding antics, especially the loss of custody of her child) rnd bua z ‘Sattle). Although she regained custody, the hoarding behavior continued to prose forward When A she musters enough me to clean her crowded apartment, she breaks down in hysterics, unable his point Ue to complete the job, 1 norphing her idea of cleaning Ato, throwing the items into closets and hoping simpy the door closes (Soutile). Everyday coming home from work, Wolff fears finding an eviction ad notice hanging on her dogriieeming the apartment unfit and unsafe to live in (Sottile). Sara Wolff's situation sheds light upon the fact hoarding affects a variety of persons, no matter theEy ate = Trebisacci $ ‘age.(The reality of the situation may persuade society on the harshness of hoarding as a distinct and bhutan qasthynr (A44 Sandy Stark, a senior citizen who supervised payroll for the Pacific Stock Exchange, began collecting peculiar items as a hobby, never discarding them. She collected everything from ‘unusual rocks to beautiful white ceramics, creating large piles throughout her apartment, Stark personified the wiekés collecting hoarder, allowing the piles to multiply uncontrollably (Types of Hoarding”), Soon enough, the only way to maneuver around her apartment was shrougiflgcat paths” Stark made (Solovitch). Her family began to notice her hoarding ways and decided to clear out her apartment for her, discarding all the random, items and other liter, Despite the kind win— gesture, after the clean out Stark began acquiring/more possessions as vengeance for the betrayal Hu away gi c acts of her daughters (Soitile). As time progressed, Stark ieee aware of hoarding disorder a \ and decided to attend group cognitive behavioral therapy sessions, which helped her situation, |, Aisorder, bt also overcame the abnormality, improving her family tes. Broadcasting Sakind > Wolf's stories, or stories similar, may teach citizens even young, and highly organized people aut can suffer from the strong effects ofhhoarding. | sce ua ead Similar to Stark's treatments, psychotherapies help individuals overcome their hoarding habits and take control of their lives. In fact, “psychoeducation is almost always the first step in working with the families of people who hoard” because pernndaeitellcovlle ‘work hj (cer, successfully (Peli). Specialized cognitivelbshaviorat therapy, aspect ope of therapy, works effectively in tackling the symptoms of hoarding. For instance, in one study, key symptoms ofTrebisacci 6 hoarding decreased over tw&aty-fite percent by the F me ] ale aes twenty sixth session (See Fig. 1), eo [eaequiing Dens pe 2 am, 1¢ Reduction of Hoarding Symptoms m4 ( \ Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (\ 4 818 Symptom Tue thay AG Gale, high percentages of in improvement, the ps puter these or Help the hearderimmensely (See Fig. 1). Furthermore, fe therapy, am sets forth distinct goa a ig and encouraglag the hoarder to achieve each objective and ‘ultimately return to society as an organized citizen (Peli), The therapists teach shed hoarders Jud pirg bare basic and sufficient organizational skills, Avoidingra relapse in their treatment. Typically the therapy lasts for twefity-Six sessions, or omental year, before completion. The setting of lee these twenty-sit- sessions varies for each patient, feline the-sessions individually in an office, at the individuals may regain their life sin By displaying the lengthyfad workload, of the therapies on television, societal members may view the disorder as a major illness, which requires such magnitude of time and effort uri Ob + cessfully comptes * °° bing Harm reduction, another treatment available to hoarders, ptioritizes a more hhands-on-approach to treat the illness. It may possibly be the “most helpful, especially in terms of restoring relationships, children to the home, or passing fire code violations” rather important objectives (“Hoarding Disorder”), Similar to cognitive behavioral therapies, harm reduction V methods managof the disorder over a long period of time, improving the hoarder’s environment. Members of this team usually include a housing or safety inspector, a friend or relativg andTrebisacci 7 occasionally a mental health professional (“Hoarding Disorder”), These members also create (‘Hoarding Disorder”). The y of hoarding as a disorder, strict housing codes for the hoarder to follow so they stay organized reintroduction of key organizational skills demonstrates the atidacit showing the harmful effects on their decision making. + a ' Cyn bs, wArl ys Additionally, medication, such as antidepressants, freatg hoarding and their sfmmptoms. In fact, new studies have “found that certain antidepressants work well to reduce symptoms of 1 compulsive hoarding” within-seviety (Collingwood). Even though some research stated these medications may not help the hoarers’ actions, the University of Calfomia, San Diego, decided ae, , Vf 7 to run these studies anywayf receiv eat results. The scientists administered seventy nine 2 Oy —_¢ Patients, thirty two who Suffered from hoarding, the drug paroxetine ior eighty days, In this study, > —————t CG they found hoarding symptoms improved equally as well as other obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms, suggesting these medications positively impact the hoarder (Collingwood). If 7 led treatments, such as medication, are served to hoarding victims and-te-those suffering from “ a A depression, the seriousness of the issue should increase greatly in society's eyes. Some critics view hoarding as a symptom of other diseases, such as bipolar disorder, Wa depression oF social anxiety, labeling hoarding as an invalid disorder on its own. According to a Hloacdurg? 0) a Ze hoarding barely exists since low vblumes of reports have been made Olccateats Other gry, ‘ p Aucyset yh fale eas Peal ete Ye iy hoarders 34 careless and inattentive] ignoring the possibility these individuals suffer from a potent disorder. Failing to acknowledge hoarding as a legitimate illness, select fey\there are no good numbers as to the extend of compulsive hoat () builds a society upon an ignorant foundation, therefore these societal members need to change AAA x their faltfod-and disproved beliefs’ © -Trebisacci 8 Infact, lashin the Diagnostic Statistical a IL evidentiary suppos dsplays hoarding as, the binth: Ltipch lags city) 8 validated disorder, Specifically, this manual defines ad classifies mental ly, S disorders” to better improve treatment and ee the illnesses as a whole (“Diagnostic”), 7 ‘The manual lists hoarding as a separate disorder from anxiety and depression, disproving the illegitimate statements which categorizes hoarding as a symptom of each. Moreover, the guide explains hoarding as causing clinically significant distress or impairment in social, oecupationsty or other important areas of function, such as maintai ig a safe environment for themselves and others (“Hoarding Disorder”), Additionally, the manual also displays how no other medical conditions cause hoarding, insinuating the disorder is separate (“Hoarding Disord ler). By the aes AA mere fact hoarding is included within the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, jf validates hoarding as a serious disorder. Therefore, an abundance of-evidence disproves the ignorant claims of society and proves-the statements are falsified: Based on common belief, people connect hoarding to a larger mental disorder, however wed Ant hoarding is now psychologically proven as a separate disorder. The'disease may be caused by_ 5 Mu enn. genetics'or nostalgia and may take many different forms, howevey 1b ater the severity of the hoarding situation, different treatments exist which help hoarders overcome and cope with their disorder. Society should be educated on the Cae of hoarding, (eaching the world the difference between entertainment and truthful evidence) Re sspecting ae serious mental disorder, society could begin to better recognize the early stages and possibly prevent a relative or friend’s /) ~ hoarding lifestyle before becoming a major issue. Instead of watching a television show about a ‘mental disease for entertainment, society should focus on the empowering story of the individual Wy persevering to overcome @ mental inesspie hoarding.Trebisacci 9 Works Cited Golingwood, Jane," Parextine May Help Treat Compulsive Hoarding." 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