If you have a loved one who enjoys collecting items and sorting through antique stores for hours on end, they’ve likely built up a large assortment at home. While there’s nothing wrong with collecting, it can be detrimental when it’s a symptom of hoarding disorder. Recognizing signs of the disorder, hiring a therapist, and working with a junk disposal service will help resolve the issue.

3 Signs Your Loved One Is a Hoarder

1. There’s No Organization

Collectors love to organize and display their items. Hoarders, on the other hand, keep junk with no purpose or value crammed in every space imaginable. Unfortunately, they may believe it will one day be useful or has sentimental value and show great reluctance to part with it. Never criticize them; instead, recommend they see a specialist for assistance.

2. Their Home Is Unsanitary

When piles of junk block parts of a home, it becomes impossible to clean, resulting in unsanitary living conditions. Leftover food may attract insects and rodents, mold may build up, and the general neglect of the home can become dangerous. At this point, you need to take action to get your loved one professional help.

3. Isolation

Your loved one may experience extreme embarrassment over their hoarding, prompting them to make excuses for why people can’t visit their home. If you’ve noticed other signs of hoarding alongside this isolationism, speak with them about solutions: recommend seeing a mental health professional and hiring a junk removal company.

If your loved one could use professional assistance clearing out hoarded junk from their home, turn to Pacific Junk Removal. Their skilled team will not only clean out residential and commercial spaces, but also safely dispose of or recycle all the materials. The locally owned and operated company serves all of Oahu and the neighbor islands. Call (808) 833-7171 today to schedule trash removal services, and visit their website to learn more about what they accept for pickup.