123Hoarding: Compassionate Hoarder Cleanup Services
Phone: 703-587-6633 | Website: 123Hoarding.com
At 123Hoarding, we understand how difficult these situations can be. Please do not feel ashamed or embarrassed; we are here to help and never judge.
It is estimated that 5% of residents in the DC Metro and surrounding areas live in some type of hoarding situation. You are not alone. Many individuals feel the need to hide their living conditions from concerned relatives and friends, but hoarding can become extremely dangerous if left unaddressed.
Identifying the Signs of Hoarding Disorder
According to the Mayo Clinic, common signs and symptoms of hoarding include:
- Excessive Acquisition: Collecting items that are not needed or for which there is no available space.
- Difficulty Discarding: A persistent struggle to throw out or part with items, regardless of their actual value.
- Emotional Distress: Feeling a strong need to save items and becoming upset at the thought of discarding them.
- Loss of Functionality: Clutter builds up to the point where rooms become unusable for their intended purpose.
- Behavioral Patterns: Tendencies toward indecisiveness, perfectionism, avoidance, procrastination, and difficulty organizing.
The Impact of Excessive Clutter
If left uncorrected, hoarding can lead to:
- Unsanitary Living Conditions: Buildup of food or trash to excessive levels.
- Safety Hazards: Disorganized stacks of newspapers, clothes, and paperwork that block walking spaces and exits.
- Functional Loss: Being unable to cook in the kitchen or use the bathroom for hygiene.
- Social Conflict: Strain on relationships with family and friends who try to help reduce the clutter.
- Personal Distress: Significant problems functioning daily or keeping yourself and others safe.
Professional Hoarder Clean-Out Services in DC, VA, and MD
Don’t face the cleanup alone. 123Hoarding provides professional, discreet hoarder clean-out and "pack rat" cleanup services throughout Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
Contact us today at 703-587-6633 for a free onsite confidential consultation.