Clutter and Consequences: Unpacking Hoarding Disorder

Welcome back to another exceptionally professional episode of Two Tired Therapists! This week, Kyle and Jackie take a deep dive into the world of hoarding with a focus on the show Hoarders and the complexities of Hoarding Disorder. Before your favorite therapists get into it, Kyle, ever the purveyor of unique insights, is tired of people using their families, and specifically kids as an excuse (childless people unite!). Meanwhile, Jackie is tired of everything becoming a meme.In this episode, your Two Tired Therapists tackle the reality TV phenomenon of Hoarders, dissecting what it reveals about hoarding behavior and the underlying psychological issues at play. They explore the symptoms and treatment options for Hoarding Disorder, drawing on both personal observations and professional insights. At the end, Jackie quizzes Kyle on what color his personality is. Don’t forget to connect with your two tired therapists through e-mail ([email protected]), Instagram (@twotiredtherapists), and Facebook (Two Tired Therapists). Leave us a review and we might read it in future episodes (good and bad reviews welcome).Resources:Ruthann’s Episode of Hoarders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l3Qt3XUSCw https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519704/table/ch3.t29/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/ce-corner-hoarding https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hoarding-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356062https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/hoarding-disorder/what-is-hoarding-disorder#section_3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/two-tired-therapists--5762941/support.Join in on the chaos and connect with Two Tired Therapists on Instagram (@twotiredtherapists), Facebook (Two Tired Therapists), or email them at [email protected]