{"id":8140,"date":"2025-08-14T12:01:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/?p=8140"},"modified":"2025-08-14T12:02:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:02:03","slug":"hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoarding Disorder: When The Word \u201cI Might Need This\u201d Starts Owning You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Written By:<\/em><\/strong> <strong>Nurul Aina Syasya Mohamed Nasir (Psychology Intern)<\/strong><\/p><p>We\u2019ve all kept things we don\u2019t use. That T-shirt from a high school club or event. A box of cables that \u201cmight be useful one day.\u201d A drawer full of notebooks we\u2019ll \u201cuse later\u201d.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 45%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"has-small-font-size\">For most of us, eventually, these things get donated, tossed, or recycled.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">But sometimes, the piles don\u2019t shrink. They grow. And one day, you look around and realise\u2026 there\u2019s barely room for you anymore.<\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXchpb7TnJAz9l1riX8x5yUTHSup7xFn290wsf5dKFyrQ4DdXvlTUTxpuXqZoAtv07I2shsmFk1JnBaVyfTxKcWmatrASJEhSaL8WHc57eYcxv1ebfYu_T0Vhh-q-TUY_l1CTvZ0kw?key=i6yFAJZd0Jq6omG6fxF2vg\" alt=\"Hoarding Disorder\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aifc.com.au\/whats-the-difference-between-collecting-and-hoarding\/\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/#Its_Not_About_Being_Messy\" title=\"It\u2019s Not About Being Messy\">It\u2019s Not About Being Messy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/#How_It_Impacts_You_and_People_Around_You\" title=\"How It Impacts You and People Around You\">How It Impacts You and People Around You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/#Finding_Your_Way_Back\" title=\"Finding Your Way Back\">Finding Your Way Back<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/#Pick_1_tile_at_a_time_not_a_wall\" title=\"Pick 1 tile at a time, not a wall:\">Pick 1 tile at a time, not a wall:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/#Ask_yourself_kindly\" title=\"Ask yourself kindly:\">Ask yourself kindly:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/#Find_your_social_support\" title=\"Find your social support:\">Find your social support:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/#Rethink_your_%E2%80%9Cworth%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Rethink your \u201cworth\u201d:\">Rethink your \u201cworth\u201d:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/hoarding-disorder-when-the-word-i-might-need-this-starts-owning-you\/#Wrapping_It_Up\" title=\"Wrapping It Up\">Wrapping It Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Not_About_Being_Messy\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">It\u2019s Not About Being Messy<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Hoarding Disorder isn\u2019t just about an overfilled room. It\u2019s not about laziness, either. It\u2019s about how objects can feel safer than letting go. You might feel anxious when you think about throwing something away. You might believe you\u2019ll need it \u201csomeday\u201d, even if that day hasn\u2019t come in years.<\/p><p><strong>Reminder: If you or your loved ones are struggling with mental health issues, please don&#8217;t hesitate to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=60127229211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reach out<\/a>\u00a0to us at Soul Mechanics KD or Soul Mechanics Ipoh. Remember, seeking help is not a sign of weakness but strength!<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXemXZaXQng5_EirwIx0CuH0MMAZSN7GtB1sBOE-La8mdWW7Lb_zzDpp4p7zmkd1ld7_AXvlXbWKhYbdeKCnUs1WHqhWnycFGTTy3Ico4U-GrveItgIVbWizDcBhQpmKtlMXtWxV3Q?key=i6yFAJZd0Jq6omG6fxF2vg\" alt=\"Hoarding Disorder\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Sometimes, the items aren\u2019t just things. They\u2019re memories, proof you mattered or even reminders of people you\u2019ve lost. Letting go can feel like losing a part of yourself. And that\u2019s why the \u201cJust clean it up\u201d doesn\u2019t work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_It_Impacts_You_and_People_Around_You\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How It Impacts You and People Around You<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Hoarding can slowly find its way into your life. At first, it\u2019s just a few extra piles in the corner. Then one room becomes a space you avoid. Soon, parts of your home stop working the way they\u2019re supposed to.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"has-small-font-size\">And it doesn\u2019t just affect your space, it affects YOU. Your mental health can suffer: you might start feeling more worried, guilty or cut off from others. Your space might become unsafe, with piles you could trip over, dust that affects your breathing or even a higher risk of fire. Sometimes, you even stop seeing your space clearly because you\u2019ve gotten used to it. Your relationships suddenly feel fragile. You might start avoiding friends or family because you\u2019re embarrassed.<\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdtIoQHuPmavr8EFAnvPWSlU1rNKBYk3XIv1Scxx_sjGnsaN3sRUI43bL_jvMRzWbXrOaueq3xdQx86iX3FtYZGIy_yZ1zApBo5usIKetrFx1m_ucmC_ByU2dnOEJWC-YLfMH9W?key=i6yFAJZd0Jq6omG6fxF2vg\" alt=\"Hoarding Disorder\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/lifestyle\/wellness\/story\/are-you-a-victim-of-the-hoarding-disorder-we-tell-you-how-to-bring-order-to-your-life-316203-2016-04-04\"><\/a><\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_Your_Way_Back\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Finding Your Way Back<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>If this sounds familiar, you\u2019re not alone and you\u2019re not \u201cbroken.\u201d Hoarding Disorder is a real &amp; treatable mental health condition. Here are the small steps to start changing:<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:43% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-Intro-1-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Heal\" class=\"wp-image-7456 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-Intro-1-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-Intro-1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-Intro-1-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-Intro-1-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-Intro-1-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_1_tile_at_a_time_not_a_wall\"><\/span><strong><em>Pick 1 tile at a time, not a wall:<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-small-font-size\">You don\u2019t have to clean everything at once. Start with one drawer first, then one shelf, then one corner. Over time, you\u2019ll see your home becoming cleaner and more comfortable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_yourself_kindly\"><\/span><strong><em>Ask yourself kindly:<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-small-font-size\">If I let this go, will it make my life harder? Because sometimes wondering, instead of feeling guilty, makes it easier to let go of things.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_social_support\"><\/span><strong><em>Find your social support:<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-small-font-size\">A therapist trained in hoarding issues, a supportive friend, or even communities online that approach decluttering with compassion can help.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rethink_your_%E2%80%9Cworth%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong><em>Rethink your \u201cworth\u201d<\/em><\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Your value isn\u2019t tied to what you own or what you keep. You matter even without all your stuff.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_It_Up\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wrapping It Up<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"has-small-font-size\">You aren\u2019t a mess. Your worth isn\u2019t measured by what you keep. You are more than the piles, the boxes or the \u201csomedays.\u201d You are someone worth caring about, whether spaces are clean or crowded. And, you are allowed to have space, not just in your home, but in your mind.<\/p><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfxIhJPcUyi7SYJo0QdG97msOBAhmxDgQJ49s6wq1vRT-xWp6Qg90Pc9vimcXlow3S3X450l9Kq8_HjcnF2nVFv7_wvgP9JcQHr0Kr0JMLeRr8dV0qNjeoQzi4eFT5kMqgQsbsntw?key=i6yFAJZd0Jq6omG6fxF2vg\" alt=\"Heal\"\/><\/figure><\/div><p>And when you\u2019re ready, you can start creating that space. One step at a time, you can create space for the life you truly want.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re looking for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/about-us\/our-team-in-kota-damansara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">therapist&nbsp;<\/a>in Kota Damansara or Ipoh area, you can click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.link\/og2wl3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p><p>If you enjoyed reading this, why not broaden the horizon of knowledge by learning about<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/anxiety-in-children-under-10-years-old\/\">\u00a0&#8220;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/emotional-neglect-healing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anxiety in Children: Under 10 years old&#8221;<\/a>? 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